Communication Officer - Lebanon Mountain Trail - Lebanon

The LMT Association is seeking a Communication Officer to assume lead responsibility for all external communication. In particular, he/she will implement the following tasks:

Communication
- Administer the LMT Facebook page (post news, remove spam / indecent photos, etc. (biweekly)
- Maintain the LMT website by uploading new information and photos (weekly)
- Setup and manage LMTA’s online blog
- Maintain a supply of LMT printed material and replenish stocks as needed (quarterly)
- Coordinate the production of the semi-annual LMT magazine by working with the lead editor, contributors, graphic designer, and the print shop and collecting the needed write-ups and contributions (EN FR and AR)
- Prepare material for potential sponsors including sponsorship briefs and Powerpoint presentations on an as-needed basis (quarterly)
- Mobilize TVs, radios, newspapers, thematic journals, e-journals, to promote the LMT and its activities and projects (events based)
- Liaise with Lebanese and International Nature Tour Operators organizing trips and events on the LMT (monthly)
- Facilitate the visit of local and international travel writers to explore and write about the LMT in various media channels
- Prepare outreach material for specific LMT activities and programs: i.e. Water Awareness on the LMT, Trail to Every Classroom, etc.

Events Management
- Participate in the planning and the organization of the annual thru-walk
- Plan and organize the participation of the LMT Association in selected fairs and exhibitions incl. Garden Show, Outdoor Lebanon, Jabalna, etc.
- Participate in the planning and organization of other events: LMTA gathering, trail work (clearing and blazing), community work, Corporate Social Responsibility events.

The Communication Officer will report to the LMTA Board, represented by its President or his designee. He/she will work in full coordination with other LMT staff including the Field Officer and the Administrative Officer.

Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team worker
- Language proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English required, French is a plus
- University degree (communication, social sciences, civil society, etc.)
- At least 3 years of experience in communication (preferably in local development and NGOs)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills and good project management skills
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, etc.)
- Prior NGO work is preferred

info@lebanontrail.org