International Medical Corps
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:
Main Tasks And Responsibilities
Provides editorial support for external and internal communications efforts, working closely with Global Communications staff and with staff throughout the organization to craft and distribute timely information on a regular basis about the organization’s achievements, initiatives and priorities.
Supports the development of content for the organization’s websites, blogs and social media channels.
Supports executive communications efforts, including speeches, talking points and presentations.
Participates in public outreach and awareness initiatives, including media relations and outreach (cultivating relationships with reporters, pitching stories, responding to requests, etc.).
Contributes to and helps maintain editorial style guidelines, including an IMC Style Manual. Provides editorial guidance, training and support to other departments and field staff.
Monitors internal and external sources to build subject-matter expertise; develops relationships with relevant staff throughout the organization; provides counsel on communications priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
7+ years of relevant experience as an editor, writer and PR representative in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills; able to interpret and simplify technical language to adapt it for a wide range of audiences.
Excellent research, interviewing and writing skills; adept at writing clean, engaging copy under deadline pressure.
Strong organizational and project-management skills; ability to oversee production of a high volume of quality work within tight timeframes, often including multiple simultaneous projects.
High level of attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with people inside and outside of the organization, and to manage working relationships diplomatically.
Ability to work successfully and effectively as part of a team, as well as independently, in a multicultural and participatory environment.
Solid computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with the design and production process.
Experience working for an NGO and/or humanitarian-aid agency.
Fluency in English, spoken and written. Additional languages a plus.
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