Somalia: COMMUNICATION OFFICER - BELEDWEYNE (RE ADVERTISEMENT)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

BELEDWEYNE

RE ADVERTISEMENT

About the Job

The communication field officer contributes to the design, planning and implementation of communication projects and activities in coordination with the management of the Beledweyne Sub Delegation and the Prevention/Communication Department. S/he represents the ICRC externally and builds the necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key stakeholders in Beledweyne Sub Delegation’s area of responsibility.

The position will be based in Beledweyne with frequent travel to Guriel, Galkacyo and Jowhar.

This is a resident/national position.

Duties and Responsibilities

· In liaison with Head/Deputy Head of the Sub delegation, defines communication and prevention objectives, strategies and action plans in line with the priorities under his/her area of responsibility.

· Implements relevant activities and develops tools for operational communication, community engagement, and the promotion of international humanitarian law

· Contributes to public communication, digital communication and information analysis/environmental scanning

· Supports management in networking with relevant stakeholders and represents the ICRC with various audiences

· Collaborates with the SRCS communication team in various activities in the field

· Follows political, security and humanitarian developments in his/her area of responsibility

· Supports communication related training and coaching for staff of field structures and other departments

· Interprets/translates from English/Somali to Somali /English in support of communication programs

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· University degree in communication, political science, international relations, journalism or equivalent in a related field of study

· Minimum 3 years work experience in communication and/or prevention in particular field/operational communication

· Fluent in spoken and written Somali and English

· Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office); familiarity with digital communication tools

· Excellent presentation skills

· Proven planning and organizational skills

· Good knowledge of the political, social and media environment in Somalia

· Knowledge of IHL is an asset

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization

· Training and development opportunities

· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

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 28^th July2019. 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.***