Main Responsibilities:
Produces public communication products and feature articles in Somali and in English;
Generate high quality social media content for the digital platforms;
Collaborates closely with the online editor and the production unit to review and/or correct the edited items:
Manages the planning of the productions in collaboration with the Unit members:
Maintains, strengthens and expands the network of contact with all journalists interested in information about ICRC activities in Somalia n collaboration with the ICRC Regional Media Officer:
Gathers regularly information from the departments and the field:
Maintains close contact with ICRC and Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) Communication members:
Ensures adequate reporting regarding the field trips;
Ensures scanning of media and social media for reports of interest on humanitarian developments in Somalia:
Raises awareness of the ICRC. the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. SRCS and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) towards all ICRCs target populations:
Organizes and conducts briefings, dissemination sessions, workshops, seminars and public relations events;
Accompanies and/or facilitates visits to the field for Media teams contracted locally and/or via ICRC Geneva:
Contributes to planning and implementing ICRCs communication strategy;
Contributes to specific departmental reports when necessary;
Conducts a proper follow-up on the department’s budget and gives a feedback when required;
Contributes to the analysis and understanding of operational environment,
Minimum Requirements:
University degree in Media and Communication. Political Science or Marketing:
Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar field of activity:
Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment;
Fluent in written and spoken Somali and English;
Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
Excellent communication, reporting. analytical and presentation skills:
Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment;
Good knowledge of the social media tools and environment;
Ability to work independently and travel frequently to Somalia
