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October 3, 2011

Media Specialist - IREX - Lebanon

IREX seeks a Media Specialist to manage the media component of a program designed to strengthen civil society’s ability to act as a catalyst for change through civic advocacy and participation that contributes to
a cohesive national identity while preserving Lebanon’s social and political pluralism. The three-year program will invest in policy analysis, advocacy, awareness-raising, media, networking, and community
engagement. The position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities
- Provide vision and strategic direction for the media component of the program
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local media and civil society organizations
- Develop, implement, and manage activities to support and strengthen the media sector
- Provide training seminars, workshops and consultancies for professional and citizen journalists
- Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements

Skills
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the Lebanese media sector, preferably combining professional media activity and media sector strengthening
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Lebanese media, civil society and political environment and stakeholders
- Experience in advancing media coverage of civic issues and advancing citizen journalism strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success in project management; experience with donor-funded projects preferred
- Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English are required

http://www.irex.org/careers