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Communication
Posted on 08 Aug, 2022
Closing on 17 Aug, 2022

Job Description

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

The ICRC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Communication Officer 2

Contract type: Open Ended. 
Number of Posts:  1
Duty Station:  ADEN

Purpose :

The Communication Officer 2 contributes to the design, planning and implementation of Communication projects and activities in coordination with the management of the mission and /or country communication and prevention manager. S/he contributes to representing the ICRC externally and to build the necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key stakeholders. 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities 

Functional Responsibilities: 

  • Contributes to defining communication and possibly prevention objectives, strategies and plans of action for the area or program covered in line with the priorities of the mission and/or the delegation's communication and/or prevention strategy. 
  • With minimum supervision, implements relevant activities and develop tools for operational communication; community engagement; IHL promotion; building NS communication capacity; public communication, digital communication; information analysis/ environment scanning; religious circles; public affairs and resource mobilization. 
  • Supports the head of the mission and/or the country communication and prevention manager in networking with relevant stakeholders and represents ICRC with various audiences. 
  • Follows political, security, military, and humanitarian developments, as well as other issues related to the ICRC's reputation/perception and capacity to operate in the geographic area covered, contributing to the analysis. 
  • Interprets and translates from and into the local language in support of Communication programs when required. 
  • Provides technical and administrative support to the communication team (e.g. archiving, stock management, event organization) when required. 
  • Supports communication-related training and coaching for the staff of mission and/or other departments when needed. 

Relationships 

  • Internal: Head of mission and/or country communication and prevention manager, other staff involved in COM activities. 
  • Externally, interacts with affected populations, local authorities, political parties, village elders, representatives of displaced communities, religious leaders, media, NGOs, advocacy groups, academic circles. 

Certifications/Education Required 

  • University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, political science, international relations, journalism. 
  • Fluent spoken and written English, and when applicable, the local language(s) of the context. 
  • Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office); familiarity with digital communication tools . 

Professional Experience Required 

  • Minimum 3 year's work experience in a field relevant to communication and/or prevention (preferably within the ICRC). 
  • Experience in an ICRC operation an asset. 
  • IHL knowledge is an asset. 
  • Good knowledge of the political, social & media environment in the country/region of assignment.

Competencies  

  • Leadership               
  • Accountability               
  • People management               
  • Team work & Collaboration               
  • Representing the ICRC               
  • Beneficiary & Client-focused        

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