Job Details
The incumbent contributes to developing and implementing the Delegation’s strategy on proximity communication, aimed at enhancing acceptance of the ICRC and the National Societies. S/he contributes to designing, planning and implementing Communication projects and activities in coordination with Communication/prevention manager. S/he contributes to representing the ICRC externally, building the necessary understanding and acceptance of support for the ICRC among key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Contributes to defining communication and, where relevant, prevention objectives, strategies and plans of action for Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;
Analyses public sources and perceptions in the field to detect reputation issues concerning the ICRC and the International Red Cross/ Red Crescent Movement;
Implements relevant activities and develops tools for operational communication, community engagement and promoting IHL;
Jointly with the National Society communication colleagues, conducts operational communication sessions;
Advises and coaches National Society staff and volunteers on operational communication activities;
Promotes and distributes products that target television and digital news broadcasters;
Designs and rolls out a community engagement strategy and plan of action;
Produces web-optimized content to engage with key web audiences.
Qualifications
University degree in a relevant field such as communication, political science, international relations, journalism or law;
A minimum of 4 years work experience in a field relevant to Communication and Prevention;
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in audio visual production;
Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country/ region covered;
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili. French is an added advantage;
Experience in capacity building of National Societies and IHL knowledge is an asset.
