ActionAid
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Humanitarian Information Professional to ensure quick and coordinated federation wide information flow at times of emergency, build internal and external profile of ActionAid’s emergency work. The role holder tracks and shares humanitarian information, promotes learning, and coordinates relevant groups and networks internally and externally.
Location: ActionAid(AA) Global Secretariat (GS) Hub in Johannesburg/ Nairobi or an AAI Country Office
Contract duration: Permanent
Entry Salary: Grade C ( local term and conditions apply)
Who we’re looking for:
With at least two years plus experience in in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting environment, you should also have demonstrable experience in the areas of information management & communication in a humanitarian context. You should also have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos
Your proven knowledge and experience in developing information systems will be an asset including ability to effectively communicate and influence a range of audiences with skilled use of intranet & content managements systems. The role also expects experiences of using e – communication platforms.
You should have a strong ability to work in a multicultural context/environment to engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices while having a sound understanding of current humanitarian systems, trends and issues. The role requires an excellent team member individual who can work under pressure in emergencies with ability to think and plan strategically.
What we offer:
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including
- A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
How to apply
How to apply:
Please click on the “apply” button via link here to start the application process: https://actionaidinternational.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=93
Applications close on 19 July 2022. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in theperson specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
About us:
ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.
ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Suitably qualified women leaders and people of color are encouraged to apply.