Head of Communications in Colombia

Purpose

Head of Communication is the focal point for all matters related to communication and, where applicable, prevention activities at the delegation level. S/he is responsible for setting and implementing priorities, objectives, and strategies. S/he directs the orientation, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the delegation’s communication and, where applicable, prevention activities and supervises and provides technical support to all staff involved in them. S/he contributes to building and implementing an approach in which communication and, where applicable, prevention activities are integrated into other ICRC programmes (e.g., protection, assistance, cooperation).

Main Tasks

• Sets the strategic orientation of the delegation’s communication and, where applicable, prevention activities, in cooperation with management, field offices and other departments (annual planning process/Planning for Results). With support from the corresponding teams at headquarters and regional specialists, formulates related guidelines, approaches and programmes.
• Oversees implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to communication and, where applicable, prevention of violations of international humanitarian law (IHL), which may include: operational communication; community engagement; IHL promotion, integration and implementation; building National Red Cross/Red Crescent Society communication and law promotion capacity and joint International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement communication; public communication; digital communication; interaction with religious circles; information analysis/environment scanning; public affairs and resource mobilization.
• Contributes to the delegation’s analysis of political, security, military, humanitarian and other developments related to ICRC reputation/perception management and capacity to operate.

Professional Experience and Education Required

• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies (including operational, public and digital communication) aimed at passing key messages to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience in developing creative communication approaches and tools, including oral, print, audio-visual, and online/social media tools.
• Experience in programme management, including budget planning, monitoring and reporting.
• 8 to 12 years of work in public relations, communication, public affairs or media relations, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in public speaking (e.g. spokesperson).
• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, or in social/political sciences, international public law or another field combined with work experience in communication.
• Former experience in a NGO/International Organization or Governmental agency.
• Experience in coaching colleagues.
• International exposure gained through relevant studies or postings abroad
• Knowledge of the ICRC or RCRC Movement.

Profile and skills

• Excellent written and oral Spanish and English.
• French language an asset.
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
• Ability to analyse and write with rigour, precision and clarity.
• Strong ability to motivate, persuade and influence others.
• Tenacity, sense of responsibility, autonomy and initiative.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• Further training in the area of communication as well as in other subjects relevant to the position.
• Interesting, rewarding work in the humanitarian and international environment.
• Possibilities of participating in global debates on communication for the humanitarian sector, sharing lessons and experiences with colleagues around the world.
• Work location: Bogota
• Contract type: Indefinite local contract (under Colombia labour law)
• Activity rate: 100%
• Starting date: As soon as possible

How to apply?

Please submit your application (letter of motivation and CV) at this Link, no later than January 16, 2023.

Only complete applications matching the required selection criteria will be considered.

Joining the ICRC delegation in Colombia is a unique opportunity to work in a rewarding international humanitarian environment, within multicultural and diverse teams and to benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities and competitive salary.