Monday, April 20, 2015

Eight (8) Psychosocial Social Worker for ABAAD, Lebanon




Employer: ABAAD (Dimensions)-Resource Center for Gender Equality
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Contract: Full time position
Location: Beirut, Mount Lebanon, North (Akkar), Bekaa (North, West and Central), and South
Working area: Beirut, Mount Lebanon, North (Akkar), Bekaa (North, West and Central), and South
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE:

The Psychosocial Social Worker is responsible for working within the Women and Girls Safe Space, tailoring the activities pertaining to psychosocial support (group activities such as info sessions, awareness session, emotional support groups, life-skills, art/drama therapy, adolescent girls targeted activities. The PSW is accountable for all the coordination with COM to ensure that selected activities answer to the local population’s needs. PSW will be based in the Women and Girls Safe Space Center to be established in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, North (Akkar), Bekaa (North, West and Central), and South.

REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Prevention Officer and Safe Space Manager
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Excellent English: Excellent French: Basic
Period: 1 year renewable
Salary:
Submission guidelines: Interested candidates in this position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to abaad@abaadmena.org and include the job title above in the email subject and cover letter by Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Cover letter required? Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
ABAAD
Email: abaad@abaadmena.org

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Copywriter/ Online Content Coordinator For (URDA) Lebanon



Job Title: Copywriter/ Online Content Coordinator
Employer: Union of Relief and Development Associations (URDA)
Contract: Full-time position
Location: Beirut – Lebanon
Working hours (weekly): 48 hrs (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sat 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Reports to: Media Manager (Head of Media Dept.)

Summary of key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Copyediting and proofreading different types of texts, both journalistic and advertising, including press releases, features, reports, coverage stories, brochures, leaflets, ads, scripts, etc.
2. Administrating URDA’s website. This includes: participation in the selection, preparation and evaluation of published content; uploading materials using a content management system (CMS); tracking and reporting on all site metrics; and working towards increasing site’s reach.
3. Administrating URDA’s official pages on Social Media websites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linked In, Instagram, etc.). This includes: participation in the selection, preparation and evaluation of published content; optimizing content for different SM sites; moderating comments and responding to incoming messages and/ or inquiries; tracking and reporting on all pages metrics; and working towards increasing their reach and interactivity.
4. Constantly evaluating and preparing development plans for improving URDA’s web presence, in accordance with its needs and advancement, focusing on the purpose of building and enhancing a positive public image for the URDA.
5. Contribution in maintaining an updated media database, and in building strong work relationships with different media outlets.
6. Communicating with media outlets, disseminating press releases, and reporting on media’s responsiveness.
7. Participation in monitoring URDA’s public image in different media outlets, and contribution to URDA’s public image enhancing plans.

Skills/Qualifications:
Degrees:
A bachelor’s (BA) degree in media, communication or a related field; or journalistic experience for a minimum of 2 years.
Languages:
Arabic: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
English: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required professional skills:
Writing/Editing: Proficiency/experience in journalistic texts, copywriting, and creative writing.
Computer: Proficiency in using Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Web Publishing: Proficiency/experience in using CMS portals.
Social Media: Proficiency/experience in moderating SM pages, and in content optimization for SM.

Required personal skills:
Creativity, planning, cooperation, team-work, organization, discipline, ability to prioritize, working under pressure and within strict deadlines, multi-tasking, ability to travel and work during off-work hours when required.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

إدارة صحيفتَىْ الوطن العربى ( اليومية - الأسبوعية ) تحتاج وكلاء




إعلان هام من إدارة صحيفتَىْ الوطن العربى ( اليومية - الأسبوعية ) بالقاهرة ، مصر .