Closing date; August 23, 2020
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNICATION
OFFICER
NAIROBicrc
Fixed
Term – 6 months
About
the Job
The communication Officer contributes to the design, planning and implementation of communication projects and activities. Reporting to the Communication Coordinator, s/he contributes to build the necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key stakeholders in Somalia.
This is a resident/National position based in Nairobi. Fixed-term contract
(6 months).
Duties
and Responsibilities
· Contributes to the implementation of communication objectives, strategies
and action plans of the Delegation
· Develops, drafts and revise 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 field
· Supports the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in communication
activities
· Supports communication related training/coaching for staff of field
structures and other departments
· Translates from English/Somali to Somali /English in support of
communication programs
Minimum
qualifications and required competencies
· University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as
Communication, English, Political science, International relations, Journalism
· 2 years’ work experience in public communication and/or field operational
communication
· Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational
skills
· Excellent command of Somali and English language
· Computer proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital
communication tools
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 23rd August
2020. 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.***
