COMMUNICATION OFFICER BAIDOA

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Country: Somalia

Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross

Closing date: 7 Sep 2021

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

• Bachelors 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 7^th 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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