Communications Intern (National Contract)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

 

About the job 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

 

• Support development of stories about DRC programmes in Lebanon, photographs and videos of DRC activities, staff and beneficiaries, and case studies/beneficiary testimonies from the field  

• Support drafting of press releases in English and Arabic and establish media contacts 

• Develop high quality social media content and ensure consistent social media presence on relevant platforms  

• Support in brainstorming, launching and implementation of communication events and campaigns 

• Support in graphic design of communication products  

• Work in regular consultation with the communications officer and in collaboration with colleagues in the field to respond to communications requests 

• Complete any other tasks as assigned by the communications and grants department 

• Ensure compliance with humanitarian principles, beneficiary sensitivity and confidentiality, and “Do No Harm” in development of communication materials

 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor’s degree or degree-seeking in journalism, media and communications, translation or any related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required  

• 1 year of experience in communications 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in Arabic and English.  

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills 

• Proven ability to write compelling human interest and news stories 

• Demonstrated to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously 

• Demonstrated ability and interest in photography 

• Good knowledge of social media tools (mainly Facebook)

 

Desirable 

• Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings is a plus 

• Good knowledge of Adobe software is a plus

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

We offer 

Contract length: until 15 September 2018 

Level:  Internship   

Duty Station: Beirut  

Start date: June 2018

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Interns; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

 

Closing date for applications: 29th of May 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.