Communication Officer - Full Time

The Communication Officer responsibilities within LOGI’s governance structure:

•        LOGI has both an Executive Board, whose officers are elected; an Advisory Board, whose members are selected, and an executive team whose members are selected through a call for applications.

•        LOGI’s Executive Board takes legal responsibility for LOGI, ensuring the integrity of its financial and legal frameworks. It endorses LOGI’s strategy and priorities in consultation with the Advisory Board and input for its wider membership base. It also oversees LOGI’s operations and the performance of the executive director.

•        The Executive Director and staff oversee LOGI's overall strategy and workplan, in addition to running LOGI’s operations under the guidance and management of the Governing Board.

•        LOGI’s Governing Board and Advisory Board ensure that the organization’s policy positions on issues related to Lebanon’s petroleum sector follow its Public Advocacy Standards. 

•        Full information on LOGI’s governance standards and code of ethics can be found here.

•        The Communication Officer works within LOGI’s executive team and liaises with LOGI’s Communications Manager and program Manager. 

Reports to: Communication Manager

Essential Responsibilities/  Job Description:

Program Communications, Advocacy and Awareness: 

• Support the Communication Manager in the brainstorming and development of LOGI’s communication strategies (annual and project basis)
• With the guidance of the Communications Manager, the communications officer will work on developing relevant communication materials (advocacy posts, regular informative posts, success stories, media coverage for LOGI’s events) to LOGI’s programs and projects.
• Disseminate LOGI’s content to relevant stakeholders through relevant media channels 
• Support in the management and maintenance of LOGI’s website and social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Youtube) by generating content and ensuring a consistent and compelling tone of voice on all platforms
• Deliver donor social media reports with a clear assessment of the level of success of each campaign
• Lead on the community management with the support of LOGI’s Program Manager and Executive Director

PR and Campaigning: 

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, media outlets (print, TV, radio, web etc.) and key stakeholders (political parties, emerging political parties, activists, influencers etc..) to increase visibility and coverage of LOGI’s activities in the media (print, broadcast and digital) and maintain a media database that will be deployed to organize press conferences and other events.
• Maximise opportunity of having LOGI featured in the news
• Organize TV/Radio/Magazine interviews 
• Maintain records of LOGI in the news on LOGI’s website
• Develop press releases and articles that might be subject of interest for LOGI’s audience and that supports LOGI’s advocacy Campaigns
• Develop mass mailing invitations to support LOGI’s campaigns and events (workshops, seminars, webinars, roundtable discussions)

Internal Relationships:

• Coordinate with LOGI’s Communication Manager to ensure that the strategy is being followed 
• Refer to LOGI’s Program Manager for any budget related issues and ensure that the project is being implemented in the right way and on time
• Coordinate with LOGI’s design company on relevant projects that we are working on together and ensure an on time delivery 
• Coordinate with director an videographer on setting up the development and shooting of LOGI’s online campaigns 
• Coordinate with relevant speakers who will be participating in LOGI’s campaigns

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in media, communications, journalism, public relations or at least a two to three years experience in the field
• Excellent written and oral English, Arabic and French communication skills are required;
• He/she should have advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Canva and Teams);
• Proven strong knowledge of existing social media platforms;
• Candidates with basic design and layout skills and adept in using Adobe Photoshop etc. are an added advantage; 
• Ability to complete tasks on time;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, coordinate, and plan with relevant team members;
• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively