SOS MEDITERRANEE recrute 01 Operations communications manager based in Marseille
SOS MEDITERRANEE is a civil European rescue association founded in 2015. Facing the humanitarian tragedy and the lack of adequate rescue capacity in the Mediterranean on the deadliest migratory route in the world, a group of European citizens created a maritime and humanitarian association in order to rescue persons in distress at sea, to protect and assist them, as well as to testify about the realities and many faces of migration.
Today, SOS MEDITERRANEE is a network composed of four national associations (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland) sharing the same mandate. Search and Rescue (SAR) operations have been carried out since February 2016 in the Central Mediterranean off the Libyan coasts with the chartered ships Aquarius and Ocean Viking. To date over 34.000 people have been rescued by SOS MEDITERRANEE.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SOS MEDITERRANEE is recruiting a Communications Manager for its department of Operations. Based in Marseille, France, and under the responsibility of the SOS MEDITERRANEE’s Director of Operations and/or Deputy Director of Operations, the Communications Manager is responsible for defining and supervising the execution of operational communications strategies and content production, in close collaboration with the communications teams of the SOS MEDITERRANEE movement.
Expériences / Formation
Under the supervision of the Operations Director and/or Deputy Director of Operations and in close collaboration with team members, the main responsibilities of the Operations Communications Manager are to:
| · Define, implement, coordinate, and supervise operational communications strategies and content productions linked to the Ocean Viking activities, which include context and risk analysis, the definition of communications lines and key messages.· Manage and provide support to the operations communications team working onboard the Ocean Viking and ashore.· Advise internal stakeholders on risks, dilemmas, priorities, and benefits of operational communications and public positioning.· Supervise the timely production, editing and archiving of operations-related internal and external communication materials enhancing SOS MEDITERRANEE’s testimony mission, public reporting and institutional memory on the central Mediterranean crisis and the plight of people rescued at sea.· Coordinate communications with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s operational partner onboard the Ocean Viking (IFRC) (defining joint messages, sharing content, reviewing and amending publications…).· Liaise with the SOS MEDITERRANEE communications network and support the network’s fundraising needs linked to the Ocean Viking’s operations.· Lead mid/long-term communications projects, including thematic ones, enhancing the visibility and public understanding of the mission of SOS MEDITERRANEE.· Draft and/or review, edit and disseminate internal and external communications content linked to the operations (information and data-gathering, proactive and reactive communications lines, testimonies, quotes, press releases, pictures, videos, tweets).· Lead and coordinate the network’s internal and external communications in times of operational crises and remain reactive to emergencies.· Manage the operational digital communications and social media content linked to the operations (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).· Supervise relations with international media, maintain close contact with journalists, facilitate the boarding of international media on each rotation of the Ocean Viking and organise media events (press conferences, briefings, visits) in collaboration with the SOS MEDITERRANEE’s communication network.· Provide and supervise media trainings and briefings of operations staff and spokespeople.· In emergencies with high media pressure, act as a spokesperson when necessary.· Provide guidance on how to deal with international and local media around operational matters.· Recruit, onboard and train operational communications staff.Job qualifications and requirementsMaster’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science or related university degree.Significant knowledge of the central Mediterranean Search and Rescue context and its evolution over the past 7 years.Previous working experience of at least 5 years in humanitarian work, public relations, communications, journalism.Strong communication skills. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading in English are essential. Italian, German, and French are strong assets.Proven experience in communications team management at field and headquarters levels.Strong capacity to work under pressure in a sensitive context and to adapt to different crisis situations.Strong ability to work with stress, conflicting priorities, and tight deadlines.Good understanding of humanitarian principles and ethics.Strong experience with crisis management.Good experience in supervision and production of communications tools, digital and social media.Ability to analyse and handle complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders.Availability to work late hours and weekends is required.Essential computer and social media literacy.Committed to the vision, mission, and values of SOS MEDITERRANEE.Flexibility and adaptabilitySound teamwork experienceAbility to work in an international structure with a strong civil mobilization and many volunteers.Readiness to take decisions and responsibilities.Excellent reporting ability. |
Salaire
Terms of contract:
- Open-ended full-time contract
- Starting as soon as possible
- Based in Marseille
- Regular Europe-wide travel
- Evenings and week-end work
Annual gross salary: according to SOS MEDITERRANEE’s salary grids and to the candidate’s professional experience.
Salary advantages: Ticket restaurant, French health complementary insurance. Five weeks of paid leaves and recovery for extra hours
Comment postuler
Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English no later than 5th January 2022 via email to recrutementsosmedfr@sosmediterranee.org and indicate “Application COM Manager – OPS” as the subject of the email. Kindly note that no information will be given by telephone.
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