Kenya

IFRC recruits 01 Senior Officer, Communications

IFRC recruits 01 Senior Officer, Communications

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Officer, Communications 

Jobnumber:S01823

Contract Type:Employee

Closing date:29-Jul-2022

Posting Start Date:15-Jul-2022

Location:KENYA

Duty Station:Nairobi

Duty Station Status:N/A

Duration:6 Months

Accompanied Status:N/A

Grade:Not applicable

Job Purpose

The Senior Communications Officer – COVID-19, under the supervision of the Regional Communications Manager, and as part of IFRC’s global communications team, will draw attention to, and highlight the humanitarian situation and activities related to the COVID-19 Operation, needs of the affected people and Red Cross Red Crescent response through media engagement, high-quality and compelling photo, video materials—as well as social media activities (i.e. footage, b-roll, edited clips, etc.)  that can be used by the media and Movement partners.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Gathering and disseminating accurate and timely information on the situation to IFRC communications team and National Societies. Sharing any communications material created with the IFRC communications team for wider distribution and use among the Red Cross Red Crescent communications network.

Supporting the gathering and development of relevant, compelling and timely communications content and messages, that can be packaged and distributed by IFRC global communications teams in the region and Geneva for various audiences and channels.

Working with the communications focal points of National Societies in the region, stay abreast of critical developments, monitor local media and social media, and use content generated by community engagement activities, such as feedback/concerns from affected communities

Coordinating communications support for high-level visits, as well as media related requests and visits from partner National Societies

Ensuring strong visibility in local and international media through proactive media engagement, pitching story ideas about Red Cross and Red Crescent operations, coordinating media events and requests, as well as arranging visits to field operations, handling international media interviews when required, identifying spokespeople in country and sharing their information with media, and ensuring the availability of well-briefed spokespeople.

Producing materials for media and external audiences and supporting in country officials (National Society and IFRC) in their media engagements.

Ensure strong social media engagement by proposing, gathering and sharing engaging content for IFRC and National Society channels, tracking trends and rumours, and supporting host National Society in responding to audience engagement with social media.

Provide general communications support to National Societies and IFRC.

Education

University degree in journalism, communications, marketing or international policies.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience working as journalist/press officer and/or Communications officer. Required

Experience in managing communications issues in complex and delicate situations. Required

Experience in building and maintaining media relations and contacts. Required

Experience in emergency response. Required

Red Cross and Red Crescent experience. Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Basic Delegate Training Course or IMPACT. FACT, ERU or RDRT Training or equivalent experience. Required

Ability to independently deliver a range of compelling communications content from the field including news stories, social media content and AV materials. Required

IFRC Emergency Communications training. Preferred

Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross functional environment. Required

Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks. Required

Must have computer working knowledge. Required

Excellent communication and reporting skills. Required

Good interpersonal skills an essential part of the job. Required

Staff management and development skills. Required

Fluently spoken and written English. Required

Good command of French is an added advantage. Preferred

Competencies and Values

Teamwork

Communications

Integrity

National Society relations

Empowering others

Professionalism

Accountability
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