Outreach intern

Formation courtes BML

IECD (Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement) is a French non-governmental organization founded in 1988 and operating in the field of social and economic development in partnership with local institutions. IECD’s main sectors of action are vocational training and professional integration, assistance to micro and small enterprises and access to education and health for the most vulnerable. In Lebanon, IECD has been operating in the country since 1994 and opened a regional office in Beirut in 2007.

Semeurs d’Avenir (SDA) is a Lebanese association, created in 2010, registered under the number 1905. It is the operational partner of IECD in Lebanon.

The short trainings intervention aims to bring professional skills to young Lebanese and refugees through short-term (up to 4 months) vocational training programs targeting jobs with higher employment opportunities on the local labor market: construction apprenticeship, maintenance, medical care assistance, esthetic among others. These training programs are combined with a personal development component, which includes community activities and general improvement of personal skills.

MISSION

Reporting to the outreach officer in Beirut Mount Lebanon, the outreach intern will assume the following responsibilities:

• Identify potential partners, community organizations, and target audiences for outreach efforts.
• Assist in drafting outreach materials, including emails, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Help manage registration sheets received from social media accounts and respond to inquiries from the candidates.
• Support the planning and execution of outreach events, workshops, presentations, and other activities.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and community events to network and build relationships with stakeholders, partners, and community members.
• Maintain databases of contacts, outreach activities, and other relevant information.

• Assisting the outreach officer and the team with several administrative tasks including data entry, filling out administrative templates and other projects’ related documents.

• Contributing to the preparation of the project’s major events, meetings, and training as well as the organization of community service activities.

Education: Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in preferably in communications, marketing, public relations, Social work or a related field. Students currently pursuing their studies are also motivated to apply.

Experience: No experience is required for this position. However, former volunteering and internships directly related to working in the humanitarian field is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English language.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Good organization and communication skills
• Strong work ethics with a high level of commitment to self-development and initiative taking
• High commitment to the humanitarian work and demonstrated curiosity towards international issues

CONDITIONS

Period: 3 months

Position based in Beirut, with regular trips in the country –

Remuneration: 150 USD + transportation

 We offer reasonable accommodation for the person with disability depending on the individual’s need.

CONTACT

Fill the application form and upload your cv and cover letter.