Overview
Ensure the design and implementation of Plan International Lebanon influencing, advocacy and communications strategy. This role provides strategic direction for cohesive and impactful advocacy and communication efforts aligned with global priorities and national programmatic goals.
Tasks Summary
- Design, manage and implement influencing activities including communications, policy, public mobilisation and advocacy initiatives.
- Drive change at local, regional and national levels by identifying and supporting stakeholders to promote improvements in policy and practices.
- Coordinate Communication and Advocacy processes in line with the Country Strategy.
- Ensure effective communication to maintain a good image and build organizational influence.
- Maintain a strong brand for Plan International Lebanon with impactful publications.
- Ensure communication outputs are of the highest standard and respond to target audience needs.
- Engage communities in message development and set up feedback mechanisms.
- Support project managers in developing and implementing project-specific Communications Strategies.
- Lead facilitation of visits of international journalists and other interested parties.
- Advise management on effective channels to communicate to external audiences.
- Lead the delivery of key messages through reports, events, social media, and other media channels.
- Lead and manage the formulation and implementation of Country Communications Strategy and Country Influencing Strategy and plan.
- Ensure staff are aware of adjusted organizational strategies, priorities and goals.
- Prepare press releases, press advisory messages and press packets.
- Handle internal communication response to crisis situations.
- Establish, strengthen and maintain strategic partnership and alliances with campaigns and advocacy partners.
- Lead in the dissemination of relevant research that support policy engagement.
- Map existing networks and complementary initiatives to build a regional network of partners.
- Plan, design and implement strategies for influencing and outreach for public awareness concerning girls and women’s rights.
- Lead on campaign, advocacy and influence initiatives.
- Advise on and manage risks related to campaigns and advocacy work.
- Conduct targeted trainings and induction sessions for staff and partner organizations.
- Ensure correct use of branding elements in all external communications materials and public events.
- Produce targeted and quality communications and visibility materials.
- Ensure partner organizations, consultants and staff are trained and comply with Plan’s Global Identity and Branding Guidelines.
- Establish, strengthen and maintain strategic partnership with media and public relations partners.
- Build the capacity of relevant team members, colleagues and partner staff on Influencing & Advocacy.
Experience Requirements
- At least five years of demonstrated experience working as a professional communicator.
- Experience of development and humanitarian issues affecting children and families preferred.
- Strong programmatic background with proven experience in understanding and management of areas such as; Child Protection; Education.
- Leadership and management experience on influencing and policy, preferably in an INGO Environment.
- Experience of working with a wide range of donors, networks, government authorities, regional bodies and other stakeholders.
- Documented experience in advocacy, lobby, communications and campaigns work with international actors.
- Understanding of, or experience in, implementing and monitoring child rights in a national /international context.
- Relationship management experience.
- Practical and field experience in communications in development and/or humanitarian settings.
Qualification Requirements
• A Master’s Degree in Communication, Mass Media, Journalism, Political Science, International Development or similar is preferable.
