The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an
impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively
humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
Besides its humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, the ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi runs a variety of supra-regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to all ICRC’s delegations in Africa.
One of these units, the Regional Production Centre (RPC), is in
charge of providing support to ICRC’s delegations in Africa for the production
of their communications tools (print, audio-visual and promotional
items).
The RPC assists them from full production to consulting and
coaching.
Deputy Head of Production – 100% in charge of print
To reinforce the impact and coherence of ICRC’s communication
initiatives in Africa, and under the lead of the Head of Regional Production
Centre (RPC), we wish to appoint a Deputy Head of Production in charge of the
production of publications to join our unique organization.
The deputy will be in charge of enhancing, expanding and
promoting the RPC’s print production expertise in the region and will work
closely with the Head of RPC to implement the field production strategy
launched in 2012, while replacing him/her when required.
This position covers all delegations in Africa, with the support
of the production unit in Dakar for French publications.
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and highly motivated
person who can make a significant contribution to the successful implementation
of the production strategy in Africa, motivate and support the production
officers of the delegations in the regions and efficiently manage the
production processes to accelerate the rate of progress.
The successful candidate for this post will have a proven record
of effectiveness at producing communication material, dealing with suppliers
and leading a team.
The Responsibilities:
- Act
as the focal point for ICRC print productions in Africa, reinforcing the
impact and coherence of ICRC’s publications in Africa
- In
collaboration with the Head of RPC, expand and improve existing RPC
services, expertise and network
- Participate
in the development of the regional production centre’s strategy and plan
of action
- Manage
the supra-regional print production activities in Africa in collaboration
with the Dakar production unit, and participate in the conception of
audio-visual material and promotional items
- Support
the local print production projects of African delegations, including
support in planning, stock management and promotion of their publications
- Identify
and develop relevant communication materials to meet objectives of local
and regional communication strategies and needs
- Develop
regional marketing/promotion strategies for communication products
- In
collaboration with the HoRPC, build capacity at delegations’ level for
print production
- Collaborate
with the HoRPC and the RPC team in identifying and developing new
communication tools (print, audio-visual and promotional items) in line
with communication departments of African delegations
- Help
the Head of RPC organise trainings and workshops, and provide regular
support to print production officers
- Contribute
to the development of internal communication across production and
communication departments, and between HQ and the field
The Requirements:
- University
degree with minimum 5 years’ professional experience in communications and
marketing, preferably in the non-profit sector
- Confirmed
experience in project management, strategic planning, budget management
and in managing a team, as well as clients and suppliers
- Extensive
knowledge of print production processes (from pre-press to distribution)
and technologies
- Very
good knowledge of the printed production market in Kenya (Nairobi) and
good knowledge of graphic design tools an asset;
- Experience
in branding and in implementing a corporate visual identity
- Familiar
with multimedia production
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
The Profile:
- Minimum
age 35 years
- Ability
to work independently, in a team and network widely
- Precise,
rigorous and autonomous
- Capable
of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Initiative
and sense of organisation, ability to set priorities
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel to all countries covered by the post
- Strongly
motivated by humanitarian work and able to work effectively in a
multicultural environment
- Excellent
level in English (including text editing skills), good level in Swahili
and preferably in French as well.
The applicant should be a Kenyan national or hold a valid
working permit for Kenya.
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive
CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as current remuneration and
contact details of three referees, by email to Head of Human Resources on the
below address or e-mail, before 8 March, 2013.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226,
Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org
