CARANA, a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 25 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 80 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost-effective results.
CARANA seeks a Communications Specialist for the upcoming USAID-funded Lebanon Industry Value Chain Development (LIVCD) project. Pending contract award, the position will be full-time for five years.
Duties: Prepare quarterly reports, success stories, web material, press releases, and content for YouTube, Facebook and other forms of communications for the project. Encourage and implement exchange of knowledge, project branding, and community capacity building and training. Must understand the importance of getting important information out and has the networks and ability to network with various bodies – public and private sector.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have experience in journalism and 5 years of experience in any of the following: broadcasting, public relations, advertising, or media. University degree in journalism, media relations, communications, or related field. Previous experience with USAID projects a plus. Good written and spoken level of Arabic and English.
LIVCDProject@gmail.com
