Digital Officer - L’Artisan du Liban

L’Artisan du Liban

E-commerce Development Project

Job Description: Digital Officer

The mission of the Digital Officer is to help develop the e-commerce activities of L’Artisan du Liban. These tasks will include acting as support for the online activities and products created for the online platform.

Tasks

*** Product management
- Responsible of uploading product content and information
- Responsible of uploading campaigns pictures and information
- Follow-up on stock inventory, re-orders
- Help with the product photography sessions
- Help with monthly reports
- Monitor for bugs and discrepancies on platform
- Assist in the content creation for campaigns and social media

*** Shipping of orders
- Follow-up on shipped orders with shipping partners
- Order materials and packaging for shipping

*** Customer care
- Handle customer feedback for products, order, shipping & returns
- Notify management of payment issues
- Follow-up on online payment issues with bank and customer

*** Production
- Assist in the production process of online products: from design to reception
- Follow-up of orders with the suppliers
- Quality control on received orders
- Generate products description and specification

Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Interest in e-commerce
- Knowledge of social media
- Knowledge of English, French & Arabic
- Previous experience of writing and translating content highly advantageous


Send CV to lartisan@lartisanlb.com

Web Content Editor - LAU - Lebanon

The School of Business has a vacancy for a Web Content Editor to build and improve the school’s online presence and “brand” awareness through continuous update of the school’s website and presence on social media networks, blogs and search engines.

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages the school website, using primarily the Movable Type publishing platform.
- Manages all faculty member websites and internet home pages, and student organization websites of the school.
- Designs and manages the school social media network.
- Trains faculty members on designing and managing their own presence on social media networks.
- Ensures that content is consistent with the web strategy of the school, in line with accreditation standards and relevant to users.
- Suggests edits to received content to make it suitable for the web (addition of links or pictorial material, sequence changes, use of tables, lists or charts instead of narrative, rephrasing sentences or eliminating unnecessary content for the sake of conciseness, etc.)
- Ensures consistency by copyediting according to LAU’s Editorial Style guide.
- Maintains all web-related school, department, course, student, teaching and research files for restricted access on the website.
- Manages all school electronic bulletin boards.
- Maintains web-related student petitions as well as career and placement services records.
- Maintains web-related documents for the academic accreditation of the school and the strategic plan.
- Studies trends in social media and research popular platforms as applicable to job duties.
- Studies emerging social media tools and observe how often those platforms and tools are used.
- Works closely with MarCom and IT teams in developing the school’s website.
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as requested by the dean.

Minimum Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor degree in Communication or related field from an accredited university. Master degree is a plus.
- Experience: 2-5 years writing for the web and managing (or working within) an editorial workflow.
- Significant knowledge of website management and design principles and practices.
- Familiarity with graphic design processes, programs, and design directions.
- Command of English; excellent writing skills.
- Experience in web 2.0 features such as social media and personalization.
- Marketing, promotion and communications-planning skills.

CV and college transcripts should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Monday January 19, 2015.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Marketing Executive - Arcenciel - Lebanon

Deadline for applications: Saturday, January 31, 2015

Responsabilities:
Accompagner les unités d’arcenciel dans leurs plans marketing
- Identifier les besoins
- Segmenter les cibles
- Etablir des plans d’actions
- Créer et mettre en place des outils
- Elaborer des indicateurs de suivi et des tableaux de bord de pilotage pour mesurer les impacts des stratégies marketing
- Participer à la veille stratégique, concurrentielle et opérationnelle

Améliorer la communication en interne
- Rédiger et implanter des procédures de communication en interne
- Vérifier que les supports de communication interne sont cohérents et mises à jour

Augmenter la visibilité d’arcenciel
- Organiser des événements corporate en interne et en externe
- S’assurer que l’image d’arcenciel est mise à jour et identique dans l’ensemble des unités

Assister le chef du département marketing

Skills:
- Sociable
- Creative
- Organized
- Excellent communication skills
- Take the initiative
- Respect deadlines
- Critical & analytical thinking skills

Computer literacy:
Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Education degree: Bachelor Degree Field of education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Business Marketing or the equivalent

Languages
Arabic: Fluent English: Fluent French: Fluent

Period: 1 year contract with possibility of extension

Apply Online

Marketing Coordinator - Zaatar W Zeit - Lebanon

- Assists in developing and implementing the marketing communication plans
- Assists in liaising with agencies (media, creative,..) in order to support corporate & operational plans and ensures their expert delivery in respect of the marketing budget.
- Assists in developing publicity proposals and presents it to his manager
- Assists in developing and monitoring workflow process with the agencies where communication is done in written brief for archiving and following up in the future projects development.
- Researches, writes, develops sketches of supporting graphics, and consults with printing firm representatives on the needs of the particular project.
- Helps in monitoring trend in social media tools, behaviors and applications and appropriately applies knowledge.
- Assists in deploying, handling and developing the Loyalty Program
- Participates in managing, developing and evaluating a variety of social communication tools, including newsletters, email bulletins and briefings in order to implement communications improvements in the universities and other educational activities on an on-going basis for the brand identity enhancement.
- Updates the existing packaging and create new ones if necessary.-

Requirements
- 1/2 years of professional experience in marketing /communication or media discipline
- Proven track record in developing and administering a communication concept (campaigns)
- Have strong knowledge in print and media industries
- English & French Proficiency
- Excellent e-communications skills, including familiarity with using online platforms for communication.
- Possess excellent computer skills with high proficiencies in Adobe CS (Photoshop & Illustrator). Experience in web content management is an asset.
- Problem Solving & Analytical skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented , Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Adaptable to change, Process awareness, Creative and Proactive

hr@zaatarwzeit.net

Associate Marcom Manager - Saba & Co Intellectual Property - Lebanon

Associate Marketing and Communications Manager

Job summary:
- To lead on the development and implementation of Saba & Co.IP communications strategy
- To develop and execute Saba & Co.IP media strategy across all media, including press, broadcast and publications to raise Saba & Co.IP profile and market Saba & Co.IP activities.
- Duties & Responsibilities:
- To lead on copy-writing and production of key Saba & Co.IP publications including Annual Review reports.
- To take responsibility for the development and management of Saba & Co.IP website, including keeping content up to date and appropriate, making improvements to functionality and advising colleagues on maximizing its potential.
- To implement and expand a new social media strategy to raise Saba & Co.IP profile and market Saba & Co.IP activities.
- To lead on the development and monitoring of brand guidelines.
- Research and write copy for external articles and press.
- To lead on the copy-writing and production of monthly/ yearly bulletins.
- To lead on the collation of information and feedback on Saba & Co.IP activities and the collation of personal stories/case studies.
- Develop publicity materials (printed and e-mail format) for Saba & Co.IP activities.
- Carry out other general communications and marketing tasks that may arise.
- To organize Saba & Co.IP conferences/other events as necessary.
- To respond to media enquiries out of hours when necessary, particularly during emergencies.

Desired Skills and Experience
- BA level qualification, preferably in a Marketing and Communications related subject.
- 4 years of experience working in the field of PR and communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities – media, websites, publications, marketing, social media, PR, events, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of media, developing media strategies and relations, preparing press releases, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of editing and producing publications.
- Experience working with e-communications, including preparing and sending e-Bulletins,
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Computer literate with good MS Office Skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organization and externally.

hr@sabaip.com

Female Office Manager - Plus Holding - Lebanon

Candidate must have more than 10 years of relevant experience; fluent in Arabic, French, and English; advanced skills in Time Management, Communication, Computer/Internet, Organization, and Customer Relations.

careers@plusholding.com

Media Sales Person - Group Plus - Lebanon

Candidate must have around five years’ experience in Media/Advertising Sales in Lebanon; advanced skills in: PR, Communication, Customer Focus, and Sales.

careers@plusholding.com

Communications Manager - Roche - Lebanon

The Communications Manager reports to the Country Manager of Lebanon. This position provides communications support and guidance to Roche team in Lebanon, with a major focus on external communications and PR.

Responsibilities
- Takes a leading role in developing, coordinating and implementing external public relations/communication strategy of Roche Lebanon including detailed media and PR management plans and prepares annual budgets, in line with the strategic priorities and business objectives
- Develops and maintains effective relations with media personnel, government entities, NGOs, and other external audiences to promote Roche’s image, activities and major events
- Drafts and edits press releases for Roche and speeches for Country Manager
- Follows SOPs and works in close cooperation with procurement department selects external communication service providers for Lebanon. Manages and coordinates work with external communication service providers (PR, advertising, media monitoring agencies…etc.) in the implementation of the communication plans
- Follows up and tracks the appropriate spending of the budget for the different functional activities
- Works with media monitoring provider and ensures timely dissemination of information to relevant internal audiences
- Manages and updates Roche Lebanon internet and intranet websites.
- Builds and maintains the external image of Roche through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
- Promotes company’s achievements internally
- Disseminates global corporate communication information to relevant internal audiences
- Acts as a communications consultant to the country manager and local management team, as needed
- Plans, coordinates and supports all corporate identity and brand marketing activities
- Supports the marketing teams by contributing to the approval of promotional materials to ensure content quality of materials in line with global brands’ guidelines and local SOP
- Organizes internal conferences and seminars for staff
- Works in close cooperation with HR and Management on developing internal communication plans to engage and update employees on local and global initiatives
- Fosters sharing of best practices on the local as well as global levels

Requirements
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. bringing novel medicines to patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to providing employees with programs, services and benefits that allow them to bring the best to the business and to their personal lives.

This challenging role requires the following experience and skills:
- A Bachelor degree is required, preferably in Journalism or Communications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
- In-depth internal and external communications skills are a must
- Knowledge of media landscape in Lebanon
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across an organization and region
- Awareness of business issues and ability to turn these issues into strong communications messages and media
- Significant experience with social media tools and technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation, facilitation and listening skills
- Proven planning and project management capabilities
- Strategic thinker who has the ability to create, communicate and implement a communications strategy.
- Lebanese nationals and/or residents with work permit would be preferred

Apply Online

Marketing Manager - Roadster - Lebanon

Responsibilities
- Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, in order to ensure the profit growth and expansion of Deek Duke brand
- Establish marketing goals in order to ensure increasing in market share and profitability of Deek Duke
- Conduct demographic and other marketing studies in order to identify trends to maximize effectiveness of marketing efforts
- Research targeted markets and evaluate marketing strategies in order to identify and pursue potential consumers of Deek Duke services
- Plan and oversee the organization's advertising and promotion activities in order to achieve best results of each campaign
- Communicate plans and controls to outside advertising agencies on on-going campaigns in order to maximise exposure
- Develop plans and manage CRM programme for Deek Duke guests in order to build customer loyalty
- Develop and recommend pricing strategy for the organization in order to drive profitability and market in the long term
- Evaluate market reaction to advertising programs, merchandising policy and product packaging and formulation in order to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans
- Conduct marketing surveys on current and new product concepts in order to meet changing market and competitive conditions
- Prepare marketing activity reports in order to review and track effectiveness of campaigns
- Cooperate with upper management in order to set long-term marketing goals and strategies
- Prepare regular reports for the Business development Director

Position Requirements
- B.A or M.A in Marketing, Communications, or Business
- Minimum of four years in managerial role

Key Skills & Competencies
- Integrity & Confidentiality
- Achievement / Results Oriented
- Creativity & Innovation
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Quality Orientation

hr@roadsterdiner.com

Community Manager - Gandour - Lebanon

A Community Manager is the face of the company, managing communications in both directions. He is responsible for all communications, PR, social media, events, and content creation, among other things.
The Community Manager will be responsible for ensuring active and engage communities around a defined topic or topics by managing long-lead editorial calendars, monitoring online conversations and participating in those conversations to build brand visibility and thought leadership. The goal is to establish a presence for our partners as well as to integrate their messaging into the community in a compelling and valuable way for the members.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Community Strategy
- Assist with creation, conception, and presentation of social media strategy and integrated marketing campaigns
- Interpret the direction of strategy/planning and creative leads
- Communicate and coordinate client service, production and strategy/planning teams ensuring that community strategy supports overall brand goals and objectives

Content creation - Publishing
- Create and maintain Content Calendars, including writing Facebook Status Updates
- Post relevant content in accordance with Content Calendar
- Writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels

Moderation
- Review user generated comments and posts in a quick and timely manner
- Respond to comments, when appropriate, in order to foster a positive community and add value to the user’s experience
- Enforce the Social Media Guidelines as defined by the brand
- Escalate User Generated Content, where appropriate, to internal and client stakeholders

Social media marketing
Creating, managing and growing the company’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties

Customer relations
The Community Manager is responsible for customer
support – answering questions however they come in (phone, e-mail, Twitter)

Communications/marketing strategy
The Community Manager is responsible for creating strategic marketing/communications plans to provide direction for the company’s public-facing communications

Analytics: Listening & Reporting
- Utilize social listening tools like Radian6, Buzzlogic,… to generate insights
- Summarize insights and conversations to create actionable, client-facing reports that lead to optimization

Team leadership
Participate constructively in inter-departmental brainstorming and crisis management sessions.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience
- Education: Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Media Studies, Business or related fields.
- Languages Written and spoken fluency in English & Arabic languages
- Computer Knowledge Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media monitoring tools
- Experience 2 to 3 years of experience managing social media platforms or communities for brands

Specific Social Media Skills
- High knowledge & usage of Social Media tools such as:
- Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Blogs, YouTube etc.
- Social media monitoring tools
- Strong content management & editorial experience
- Knowledge of social media monitoring / analysis systems & ability to translate this date into valuable insights to assist business & clients.
- Actively participates in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.
- Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users
- Demonstrated ability to produce community management guidelines and documents that reflects the holistic understanding and implementation of the role of social media and its effects.

Apply Online

Communication Director - Leo Burnett MENA - Lebanon

- Managing a division of a multinational brand working closely with the Regional
- Leading on the strategy, recognizing / contributing to big ideas, nurturing creative inspiration to lead to great creative work
- Identifying opportunities to grow the business and deliver on profitablity
- In charge of managing all functions working on brand campaigns
- Managing people working under his/her lead
- Being accountable for all project managed within his/ her team
- Ensuring excellent quality work from his team
- Managing resources for his department

Desired Skills and Experience
- Approaches all aspects of his work in a creative and innovative way to further elevate the creative output.
- Has the ability to recognize and/or contribute, inspire and lead others to the development of big ideas. Has the ability to identify , evaluate and add value to great work, and has demonstrated the ability to nurture new ideas and inspire great creative work
- Applies integrated thinking by demonstrating his/her understanding of the different disciplines in Communications. Encourages and adopts a multidiscipline approach in various campaigns
- Has the ability to manage his brand across the different teams and across all disciplines / competencies in an effective way. Act as a Conductor ( Chef D'orchestre) to ensure that everyone speaks in one voice and that Brand Purpose is respected/preserved across all activations/entities.
- Has demonstrated excellent and effective negotiation skills particularly with suppliers and clients
- Able to define and lead strategically on what role the digital experience should play to achieve overall buisness objectives
- Understands metrics and analytics such as usage reports, KPIs, response modeling to benchmark campaign success against business objectives
- Has the the ability to lead a team, act as a role model to a team and inspire a team to success. Has the ability to lead the client, defend Agency's work, and provide strategic guidance on key client's issues.

Apply Online

Marketing Manager - Roadster & Deek Duke - Lebanon

- Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, in order to ensure the profit growth and expansion of Deek Duke brand
- Establish marketing goals in order to ensure increasing in market share and profitability of Deek Duke
- Conduct demographic and other marketing studies in order to identify trends to maximize effectiveness of marketing efforts
- Research targeted markets and evaluate marketing strategies in order to identify and pursue potential consumers of Deek Duke services
- Plan and oversee the organization's advertising and promotion activities in order to achieve best results of each campaign
- Communicate plans and controls to outside advertising agencies on on-going campaigns in order to maximise exposure
- Develop plans and manage CRM programme for Deek Duke guests in order to build customer loyalty
- Develop and recommend pricing strategy for the organization in order to drive profitability and market in the long term
- Evaluate market reaction to advertising programs, merchandising policy and product packaging and formulation in order to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans
- Conduct marketing surveys on current and new product concepts in order to meet changing market and competitive conditions
- Prepare marketing activity reports in order to review and track effectiveness of campaigns
- Cooperate with upper management in order to set long-term marketing goals and strategies
- Prepare regular reports for the Business development Director

Desired Skills and Experience
- B.A or M.A in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration
- Minimum of four years in a managerial role
Skills required:
- Integrity & Confidentiality
- Achievement / Results Oriented
- Creativity & Innovation
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Quality Orientation

hr@roadsterdiner.com

Community Manager - Social4ce - Lebanon

Social4ce is currently hiring a highly motivated, experienced, Beyrouth-based Community Manager (2-3 years experience). As « the face » of our company, you are responsible for establishing our clients' presence as well as integrating their messaging into the community in a compelling and valuable way for the members. You will build our clients' brand visibility and thought leadership by monitoring and participating in online conversations.

Responsibilities & skills
Drive community strategy
- Assist with creation, conception and presentation of social media strategy and integrated marketing campaigns
- Ensure that the community strategy supports overall brand goals and objectives
- Provide direction for our clients' public-facing communication, by creating a strategic marketing/communications plan

Content creation – Publishing
- Create and maintain content calendars, including writing & posting relevant content

Moderation
- Review user generated comments and posts and respond when appropriate in order to Foster a positive community and add value to the user’s experience
- Escalate user-generated content, where appropriate, to internal stakeholders

Analytics
- Use social listening Tools (Radian6, Buzzlogic, …) to generate valuable insights, to assist business.

Social Media Marketing
- Create, manage and grow our clients' presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other strategically relevant online properties.

Qualifications
- passionate about using social media and online technologies and naturally develops strong compelling narratives
- an extremely well-organized multi-tasker
- flexible and responsive to constantly changing needs and priorities
- excellent in creative problem solving – resourcefulness
- passionate about creating content that will engage your audience
- bi-lingual Arabic/English and writes without grammatical errors
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications or related field
- 2/3 years experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of social media monitoring systems

CV and motivation letter to careers@social4ce.com

Account Executive - Social4ce - Lebanon

The Social Media Account Executive will work within social4ce, acting as a link between clients and the agency. He/she is responsible for liaising between the client and other agency staff to coordinate social media campaigns.

The Social Media Account Executive will liaise closely with his/her clients throughout campaigns, often on a daily basis. He/she will manage administrative and campaign work, ensuring that this is all completed on time and on budget.

The Social Media Account Executive will report to an account manager.

The Social Media Account Executive role requires an individual who can harness integrated marketing communications, brand building, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management to advance the brand via social media.

He/she will be the primary point of contact for each brand’s social presence and will drive social media strategy implementation.

He/she has a strong grasp and demonstrable knowledge of social media, being immersed in it both personally and professionally.

He/she is able to produce excellent written materials (deliverables) and understand the importance of creating engaging content and maintaining the appropriate etiquette.

He/she has experience with a variety of monitoring and evaluation tools.

Responsibilities & skills
Strategy Implementation
- Implement the strategic plan developed by the account manager or lead strategist for building the client’s brand and enhancing customer loyalty via social media.
- Collaborate with client and partner agencies to uncover and articulate business needs and objectives, and provide appropriate recommendations strategies and identify/implement programs to achieve client goals
- Partner with teams on special projects, leverage content, design, digital media and engagement marketing groups to identify and, create and support new solutions and opportunities for consumers and Brand teams.

Campaign Management
- Ensure that daily program requirements are being executed and that overall strategy/program goals are being met, on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Provide daily supervision of client campaigns including (and not limited to) social media channel and community management, content creation, digital public relations, promotions, partnerships, blogger and influencer outreach initiatives, online events, etc.z
- Responsible for leading and implementing targeted, transparent blogger/influencer outreach campaigns that strictly adhere to WOM ethics and best practices.
- Ensure consistency of messages across multiple networks

Client management
- Responsible for ongoing execution of the social media strategy and programs of assigned clients (deliverables, account set-up, training, implementation)
- Provide clients with sound support and technical advice
- Attend client meetings on an ongoing basis, interface as needed with middle management level on client side

Reporting & analysis
- Lead social media monitoring efforts, distribute learnings, address issues and opportunities. Act as a liaison with internal client departments. Provide directional learnings and actionable insights across all metrics.
- Develop, manage and share trend reporting and opportunity landscape. Aggregate metrics and provide campaign scorecard across all execution channels.
- Manage social ad/media campaign(s), including all reporting and learning communication.

Monitoring & research
- Monitor online competitor presences/perceptions
- Ability to collect relevant data for social media audits and benchmarks
- Research new blogs and channels for relevance and trend identification

Qualifications
Languages
- English fluent: written and oral
- Arabic fluent: written and oral
- Abilities to deal within a multicultural environment

Presentation skills
- Ability to convince
- Exceptional communication skills with the team
- Excellent oral, written (copywriting), and presentation skills.
- Self-driven
- Results oriented, with a positive outlook
- A clear focus of high quality and business profit

Computer knowledge
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Social Media monitoring tools like Radian6, Buzzlogic, Omniture, Google Analytics…

Specific Social Media Skills
- High knowledge & usage of Social Media tools such as:
- Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Blogs, YouTube etc.
- Social media monitoring tools
- Strong content management and editorial experience
- Knowledge of social media monitoring / analysis systems & ability to translate this date into valuable insights to assist business & clients.
- Actively participates in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.
- Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users

Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, media studies, business and/or related fields.
- 2 to 3 years of digital (and traditional) account experience
- Previous experience with social media planning and implementation, including metrics and analysis and/or community management is a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong team player
- Strong research and project-management skills

CV and motivation letter to careers@social4ce.com

Community Animator - Berytech - Lebanon

Berytech is currently hiring a dynamic Community Animator.

- Interested in social & digital media
- Looking to mix up with a passionate community of innovative entrepreneurs
- Have good communication and writing skills

Responsibilities
- Content creation – writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for relevant media channels, both internally and externally
- Social media marketing – creating, managing and growing Berytech’s presence and on-line community through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online channels
- Customer relations – managing any online feedback forum, answering questions however they come in (phone, e-mail, Twitter, FB, etc) whenever applicable; regularly connect with tenants/entrepreneurs/investees (interviews, their own news, etc.)
- Events and event planning – Participate and coordinate with Berytech team in exhibitions, conferences and other external activities; attending industry event and planning meetups for Berytech community.
- Communications/marketing– participating in the strategic marketing/communications plans of Berytech where applicable; Monitor on-line off-line content regarding Berytech activities and entrepreneurs (pictures, comments, etc.)
- Public relations- managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists/bloggers; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns; Promote the mission and activities of Berytech in events at large, where applicable.
- Analytics – Using analytic tools and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives

Requirements
- University degree (communication, journalism…)
- Minimum one year of professional experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong interest in social media and new technologies

info@berytech.org

Senior Corporate Communication Specialist - Azadea - Lebanon

The Senior Corporate Communication Specialist is responsible for setting a strategic communication plan, fostering and maintaining a powerful corporate image to its internal and external clients.

Key Accountabilities
- Handle media management to cover external communication needs and requirements
- Monitor corporate and internal communication budgets
- Set a strategic external/internal communication plan to increase visibility and improve Azadea's image
- Develop Azadea's Social Media and online activities
- Establish and oversee the implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
- Participate in establishing Azadea Foundation's strategic planning and activities
- Develop CEO Branding and visibility
- Develop key internal and external communication tools in order to keep the target audience informed and aligned with business needs and goals

Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Communication or equivalent
- 3/4 years of experience in corporate communication, public relations, event management or journalism
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office

Competencies
- Planning and Organizing
- Attention to details
- Change and Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Customer Focus
- Initiative
- Self Development

hr.lb@azadea.com

Regional Marketing Officer - Boecker - Lebanon

The Regional Marketing Officer (RMO) plans, handles, and evaluates the implementation of marketing activities covering all marketing 360 channels from online to offline activities, including but not limited to: advertising campaigns, public relations, exhibitions, online and social media, sponsoring events, website. The RMO also coordinates with agencies for the development of Boecker visuals and deals with marketing suppliers for printed materials, promotional items, uniforms, events organizers, websites developers, media and PR. The RMO also assists in planning the yearly marketing plan, supporting countries whenever needed.

- Draft Creative Brief Forms and liaise with creative agencies.
- Link and coordinate with media companies for public coverage of Boecker events.
- Assist and implement Boecker Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Manage the production of marketing collaterals, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters, DVDs and other.
- Deal with Marketing materials suppliers (printing presses, promotional items, websites developers, uniforms, etc.) and follow up with them until delivery of items.
- Administer Marketing and uniforms inventories and handle monthly reporting to Regional Marketing Manager.
- Initiate market research such as customer questionnaires and focus groups with countries.
- Update and monitor Boecker online platforms for the entire region on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
- Update regularly reports and evaluation forms.
- Follow up with country marketing focal person on marketing dashboard on quarterly basis.
- Assist in updating the companys websites.
- Support in developing Boecker newsletters.
- Maintain a uniform look & feel of Boecker image across all countries.

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications
- 2 years of experience in Marketing or Advertising/Public Relations agency
- Proficiency in English and Arabic
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office, and Internet Browsing

hr@boecker.com

Multimedia Journalist - Alkarama - Egypt

Deadline: May-10-13
Position: Multimedia Journalist, temporary 6-month contract, with possibility of permanent contract
Location and start date: Cairo, Egypt; starting immediately
Reporting to: Head of the Communications Unit

Responsibilities
- Present human rights news program for Alkarama TV
Work closely with Communication Unit to develop human rights programs for Alkarama TV
Research human rights topics & write high quality scripts for audio-visual content, including news, short films, interviews in a timely manner
Carry out interviews
Draft and edit written content for web, including press releases, articles, e-newsletters, public reports, etc.
Help develop Alkarama's media presence in the Arab world, including build-up network of journalists in the region and maintain media database
Assist the Communication Unit in conceptualizing and implementing creative strategies to enhance Alkarama's outreach
Provide general support to Communication Unit

Qualifications
- Arabic-English Speaking
- Education: A degree in journalism, communications or similar related field
- Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years related experience

Skills
- Excellent reading and oral communication skills in Arabic and proficiency in English
- Previous experience speaking and presenting before cameras
- Strong writing skills in Arabic
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Previous experience researching, writing, editing for multimedia platforms
- Strong interest in human rights and media, including social media in the Arab world
- Familiarity with legal, political and media realities in the Arab world
- Ability to travel outside Egypt (in the Arab region and to Europe)
- Ability to work in a small, multicultural team, and respect for diversity
- Highly organized, able to work quickly, effectively and independently under tight deadlines with colleagues who are often located in remote locations
- Basic IT skills
- Creative and detail-oriented

Desired
- Previous experience working with audio-visual journalists (radio, TV, online platforms)
- Previous experience producing audio-visual content
- Outgoing and articulate networker
- Self-starter and team-player

Benefits and Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities
- Possibility of travel

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a cover letter and brief sample of previous work (written, audio, audio-visual piece) in one email, with the subject header "Application: Multimedia Journalist" to jobs@alkarama.org

This position will remain open until filled.

Communication Officer - Mada Association - Lebanon

Deadline: Apr-30-13
Duration: 6 to 8 months part time

Mada is seeking a communication officer who will be in charge, under the supervision of Mada's executive coordinator, of developing and managing Mada's external and internal communications. This person will be contributing to the website; raising the understanding and awareness of Mada among partners, medias, Ngo's and public. He/she will be working collaboratively with Mada's team, and other stakeholders to ensure that Mada's communication tools convey the importance and the impact of the work done.

The Communication officer shall perform the following functions:
- Coordinating Mada's Website restructuring and redesign to make it more appealing with more consistency, interactivity, with a strong identity and ability to integrate web 2.0 tools.

The new website will reflect changes that had taken place at Mada and provide more relevant information about the projects and its members. The website should incorporate social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube among others.
- Developing and reviewing suitable communication tools for the association
(Brochure, business card, power point presentation …)
- Developing suitable communication tools related to Mada's membership system
- Relying on the use of the website and social media to mobilize volunteers.
- Designing a newsletter with updates on Mada's activities, materials and publications produced by the association (English and Arabic)
- Producing the annual report based on information's gathered from Mada's staff
- Manage the projects pictures data base
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by Mada's executive coordinator
- Attending regular coordination meetings

Education and knowledge
- Professional or university degree in Journalism, communication or related field.
- Excellent knowledge in writing, editing, proof-reading and designing communication documents for public dissemination.
- Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies
- Experience with web design program and development, preferably using open source technologies.
- Advanced computer skills, knowledge of Flash, HTLM5, CSS, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and CS6 will be a must.
- Fluently in English and Arabic, French is an advantage.
- Prior volunteerism and NGO experience is desirable

Skills
- Sense of organization
- Reactivity
- Relational skills
- Interest and familiarity with NGO's context
- Initiative
- Adaptability and flexibility - ability to work on several projects
- Commitment - respect of time limits

vacancy@mada.org.lb

Communications Officer - ANERA - Lebanon

ANERA is seeking a highly motivated communications professional to work with ANERA’s Lebanon team in Beirut. The incumbent should have a combination of writing, event-planning and photography experience, preferably with a strong background in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work well within a team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writes stories about ANERA’s programs and activities in Lebanon.
- Takes and/or provides high resolution photographs and maintains photo library.
- Works in regular consultation with the Director of Communications based in Washington DC and in collaboration with colleagues in the Beirut office to respond to communications requests.
- Assists in the development of ANERA public communications materials within the context of established guidelines and in response to the needs of the Lebanon and headquarters offices.
- Builds and maintains lists of media and other Lebanon-based contacts.
- Ensures compliance with the external communications guidelines for ANERA.
- Coordinates production of short videos.
- Coordinates social media activities.
- Coordinates PR events.
- Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Communications and as assigned by Country Director in Lebanon.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE RECEIVED
The incumbent reports to the Country Director in Lebanon. For technical communications matters, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Communications who is located in Washington DC. The incumbent is expected to carry out most assignments independently, including resolving most problems, coordinating work with others, and determining approaches and techniques to be employed.

PROFILE REQUIRED
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Proven ability to write compelling human interest and news stories
- Demonstrated ability to write, speak and read both English and Arabic
- Demonstrated ability and interest in photography
- A higher education degree in a related field (i.e. media, journalism, communications)
- Experience in social media
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within a team
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment juggling multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Driver’s license

Desired
- Proven experience and contacts within the local, national and/or international non-profit community
- Ability to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and LightRoom
- Knowledge, experience and/or exposure to video production

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested applicants are requested to send their resume, their letter of intent, to anera@aneralebanon.org by April 20, 2013 latest.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.