Communication Officer – Baidoa, Somalia

 

ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

BAIDOA

About the Job

The communication Officer contributes to the design, planning and implementation of communication projects and activities. S/he supports in representing the ICRC externally and to building the necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key stakeholders in Somalia.

This is a resident/national position based in Baidoa, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Communication/Prevention coordinator and the Deputy Head of Office Baidoa, defines communication and prevention objectives, strategies and action plans in line with the priorities under his/her area of responsibility.

Contributes to the implementation of action plans of the Centre Sub-delegation/Baidoa Office

Develops communication materials and tools for public and operational communication, community engagement and the promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL)

Represents the ICRC to various audiences, maintains contact and communicates with different interlocutors in the region

Contributes to information analysis/environmental scanning and media monitoring

Supports the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in communication activities

Supports communication related training and coaching for staff of field structures and other departments

Translates documents from English/Somali to Somali /English in support of communication programs

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

Bachelor`s degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Communication, Humanitarian action, English, International relations or Journalism

3 years’ work experience in public communication and/or field operational communication

Sound knowledge of the political, Social and media environment of the region

Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent command of Somali and English language; knowledge of Maay Maay is an asset

Computer proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital communication tools

Ability and willingness to travel across Somalia, in particular within South West State

We Offer

A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation

Training and development opportunities

A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

 

How to apply

Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address  sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 7th September 2021 Clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to  sokrecruitment@icrc.org.

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