Communications Officer

Project HOPE is an international NGO with around 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65+-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide. Code of Conduct It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. Program Summary: Project HOPE is supporting the national health system and providing humanitarian assistance to the conflict-affected population in Lebanon. The current response portfolio focuses on Health and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming through Project HOPE programs and local partnerships. POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Communications Officer is to increase Project HOPE’s visibility and raise awareness of our humanitarian activities in Lebanon. This position is responsible for Project HOPE’s in-country media relations and the creation of stories, interviews, and other content that can be used to promote Project HOPE’s response. The Communications Officer will contribute to these efforts by serving as the field lead with the support and oversight of Project HOPE’s Global Communications department as needed. This is a part-time consultant role (approximately 20 hours per week) expected to start on 01 June 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Communications Strategy Planning · In coordination with regional and headquarters communication focal points, develop and implement a communication strategy to advance advocacy and awareness of Project HOPE’s programming in Lebanon. · Contribute to strategic messaging aligned with organizational priorities and donor visibility requirements. · Work closely with regional social media and communication service provider on content development and management. Content Gathering, Development Storytelling · Identify and gather compelling success stories, human-interest features, and news angles to support website, social media, donor reporting, and media relations efforts. · Conduct interviews with program staff and participants to generate high-quality content for external communications. · Draft communication materials, statements, press releases, fact sheets, and briefing notes to support Project HOPE’s Lebanon programming. · Ensure all communication materials are accurate, ethical, and aligned with safeguarding and branding standards. Media Relations Spokesperson Support · Coordinate closely with HQ media teams and serve as the on-the-ground point of contact for media inquiries, interviews, and site visits. · Prepare and brief Lebanon-based staff for media interviews and public engagements. Coordination Advisory Support · Provide communication guidance to country office staff on visibility, branding, messaging, and media engagement, based on HQ guidelines and protocols. · Coordinate with program teams to ensure communication efforts accurately reflect program impact and technical content. Other Duties · Perform other communications-related duties as assigned to support the effective implementation and visibility of Project HOPE’s programming. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related area. · Three years minimum in a similar role overseeing and delivering communications services; experience with communications strategy at other NGOs is desirable. · Fluency in English and Arabic · Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products, including solid writing skills. · Strong knowledge of social media use and tools. · Excellent interpersonal and networking skills · Ability to develop messaging and positioning for an international organization. · Ability to elicit and communicate success stories. · Ability to transform technical information for different target audiences. · Strong commitment to the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. · Flexibility and adaptability to changes in work environment. · Strong written and oral communication skills. · Teamwork and cooperation, including the ability to cope with a stressful workload. · Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet). PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: · While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment. · Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel. · Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.” Work environment: · This position is based in Beirut. Given the current conflict conditions, candidate must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment. · Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation. · Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.” Notice to applicants: Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact [email protected] Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE and this exciting project opportunity.