Communications Officer - ANERA - Lebanon

ANERA is seeking a highly motivated communications professional to work with ANERA’s Lebanon team in Beirut. The incumbent should have a combination of writing, event-planning and photography experience, preferably with a strong background in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work well within a team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writes stories about ANERA’s programs and activities in Lebanon.
- Takes and/or provides high resolution photographs and maintains photo library.
- Works in regular consultation with the Director of Communications based in Washington DC and in collaboration with colleagues in the Beirut office to respond to communications requests.
- Assists in the development of ANERA public communications materials within the context of established guidelines and in response to the needs of the Lebanon and headquarters offices.
- Builds and maintains lists of media and other Lebanon-based contacts.
- Ensures compliance with the external communications guidelines for ANERA.
- Coordinates production of short videos.
- Coordinates social media activities.
- Coordinates PR events.
- Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Communications and as assigned by Country Director in Lebanon.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE RECEIVED
The incumbent reports to the Country Director in Lebanon. For technical communications matters, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Communications who is located in Washington DC. The incumbent is expected to carry out most assignments independently, including resolving most problems, coordinating work with others, and determining approaches and techniques to be employed.

PROFILE REQUIRED
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Proven ability to write compelling human interest and news stories
- Demonstrated ability to write, speak and read both English and Arabic
- Demonstrated ability and interest in photography
- A higher education degree in a related field (i.e. media, journalism, communications)
- Experience in social media
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within a team
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment juggling multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Driver’s license

Desired
- Proven experience and contacts within the local, national and/or international non-profit community
- Ability to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and LightRoom
- Knowledge, experience and/or exposure to video production

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested applicants are requested to send their resume, their letter of intent, to anera@aneralebanon.org by April 20, 2013 latest.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.