Communication Officer – Individual Contractor

About the role

UN‑Habitat Lebanon is seeking a Communication Officer on an individual contractor basis to lead the creation and dissemination of communication and visibility materials that showcase the programme’s work and impact across Lebanon. The role supports the organisation’s mission to promote sustainable urban development and to engage donors, partners, authorities and the public.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication, visibility and outreach strategies for UN‑Habitat projects in Lebanon.
• Produce high‑quality, user‑friendly communication and training materials, including briefs, fact sheets, newsletters, social media content and event collateral.
• Manage digital platforms and media engagement to ensure timely and consistent messaging.
• Coordinate with project teams, municipalities and partners to gather information and ensure alignment with corporate branding standards.
• Support knowledge‑sharing activities, including publications, webinars and public events.
• Monitor and report on the impact of communication activities and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing communication materials for international or development programmes.
• Strong understanding of UN branding and visibility guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills; Arabic proficiency is an asset.

Required skills