Scope of Work for Communication Coordinator
Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies, and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations, and non-profit organizations. We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2,000 employees operating in over 90 counties.
The DFID-funded Lebanon Enterprise and Employment Programme (LEEP) in Lebanon supports SMEs to grow their business and create sustained jobs for low-skilled Lebanese workers as well as temporary jobs for Syrian workers. This will be done through the provision of matching grants and business advisory services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to increase their capacity to create jobs. LEEP works closely with financial institutions and business development service (BDS) providers to enhance access to finance, stimulate growth-oriented financing, and provide quality Business Development Services for SMEs.
The primary responsibilities of this short-term assignment are to work closely with the LEEP programme team and its beneficiaries to highlight program impact and successes and disseminate the information using the different media channels currently available.
This is a part-time position, for 2 days a week, under the direction and supervision of the Senior Communication and Outreach Consultant..
Key responsibilities
Activities
Work closely with technical staff and partners to develop story line ideas and related online content on program activities and achievements; In addition to collecting pictures.
Develop a social media calendar every 8 weeks in advance
Manage LEEP’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.
Participate in the production of a monthly program e-newsletter highlighting project activities, partners and events
Write V1 of the LEEP success stories identified by the team. Conduct site visits if needed.
Draft and edit the above using professional-level English and Arabic.
Deliverables
●Monthly social media calendar. 1 days/month
●Bi-weekly post on LEEP social media channels (Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn)
●3 draft case studies (1 per month) on LEEP beneficiaries
●3 draft monthly news letters
Reporting
The consultant will report directly to the Senior Communications Consultant. He/she will work closely with the other nominated members within the STEP Technical Team and the Team Leader to collaborate on the necessary tasks and activities to successfully complete the programme rebranding.
Level of Effort
This assignment will require up to 100 days worth of effort between 1 September 2020 through 31 August 2021. This assumes 2 days/week effort to complete the tasks above.
Required qualifications and professional experience
●Practical experience in managing social media accounts and strategic communications.
●Strong writing and presentation skills.
●Fluency in written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English is required.
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