Public Relations Officer

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of LWAH “The Lebanese Welfare Association for the Handicapped, the incumbent of this position shall assume the following tasks and duties:

-         Coordinate with local and international NGO’s, and embassies, concerning joint projects and events.

-         Assist in initiating and implementing Fundraising events.

-         Accompany delegations visiting the association, and organize their programs.

-         Assist in initiating and developing new programs within the association.

-         Supervise Communication and Media activities and the build up of the visual picture of the association.

-         Assist in the conception and production of advertising materials and media campaign products, including brochures, documentaries, newsletters, and other products.

-         Coordinate events and activities within the association: exhibitions, receptions, dinners, theater plays, recreational activities, sports….

-         Work on the conservation of a distinguished image and reputation for the association.

-         Assist in building and strengthening the capacity of the staff through the introduction of training programs.

-         Broaden the spectrum of connections at local and international levels.

-         Participate in TV interviews and talk shows concerned with disability and LWAH projects.

-         Participate in the works of the ad-hoc committee for the elaboration of a UN Convention for Disability.

-         Follow up on LWAH’s Mine Action program, and promote the role of the ‘Mine Survivors Club’.

-         Represent the association in the membership of Rehabilitation International.

-         Represent the association in the Lebanese Higher Council for Childhood.

-         Follow up on the consultative relationship of LWAH with the UN Economic and Social Council.

-         Follow up on the consultative relationship of LWAH with the ESCWA.

-         Attend local and international events and conferences.

Requirements:

Ø     University Degree

Ø     Languages Arabic, English & French

Ø     Work Experience “preferably in NGOs”

Ø     Communication Skills

Ø     Computer skills

Interested candidates should send resumes to:LWAH:

Tel: 01-374100 /1/2

Fax: 01-374033

e-mail: lwah@lwah.org.lb