Communication Officer – Lebanon Office

Job Title: Communication Officer

Job location: Lebanon, Beirut

Reports to: Lebanon Country Representative

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Officer will lead efforts to communicate MedGlobal’s programs and humanitarian impact in Lebanon. This role involves implementing a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy, including multimedia production and media engagement. The officer will also be responsible for raising awareness of health and humanitarian issues in Lebanon and mobilizing support.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take high-quality photos and videos regularly of country projects and the context, ensuring visual content is compelling and aligns with the organization’s messaging.
• Produce a range of content (blog posts, briefings, fact sheets, presentations, reports) focused on Lebanon.
• Manage communications assets and partner with external vendors for high-quality materials.
• Support online fundraising campaigns and public-facing online events.
• Monitor digital media trends and thematic public health issues relevant to Lebanon.
• Provide training and guidance on communications best practices. Analyze data to inform communications strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in communications, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Submit a portfolio of photos and videos.
• Knowledge of design and digital marketing tools (Adobe, WordPress, Canva, MailChimp).
• Video editing skills.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.
• Understanding of humanitarian issues, especially related to health in Lebanon.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Lebanese nationality is required.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

1. Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
2. Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.