COMMUNICATION OFFICER

HARGEISA

About the Job

The communication Officer contributes to designing, 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 Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Duties and Responsibilities

· 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, promoting international humanitarian law (IHL)

· Organizes field trips and conducts briefings, dissemination sessions, workshops, seminars and public relations events

· Contributes to the preparation and drafting of information materials (press releases, newsletters, fact sheets and audio visuals

· Represents the ICRC to various audiences, maintains contact and communicates with different interlocutors in the region

· Supports the Somali Red Crescent Society in communication activities and in building communication capacity

· Supports in 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

· Provides written reports on the activities and contributes to the internal reporting system

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

· Computer proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital communication tools

· Ability and willingness to travel across Somalia**

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