Senior Officer – Communications | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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Responsibilities & Context

Duration of the contract: 12 months, with possible extension

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Programme Support (IFRC)

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programme Support, and with technical supervision and support from the IFRC Asia Pacific Regional Communications Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, the Senior Officer, Communications will support the BDRCS’ Communications team and IFRC Country Delegation team. The Senior Officer, Communications will work in close collaboration with other Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement partners in the country and will be a valuable and active member of the IFRC Asia Pacific Communications team. The Senior Officer, Communications operates in pursuit of goals identified in Strategy 2030 in accordance with the IFRC Secretariat’s Agenda for Renewal and support the emergency operations and other ongoing activities of BDRCS.

  • The principal aim is to ensure that the Red Cross Red Crescent humanitarian response is professionally communicated, understood and supported by internal and external stakeholders.
  • The following are the key responsibilities of the Senior Officer, Communications:
  • Enhancing effective public communications and international media relations efforts of BDRCS and IFRC.
  • Strengthening relationships with RCRC partners and supporting the capacity-building of BDRCS staff and volunteers.
  • Effectively engage with BDRCS communication team and IFRC in country and regional teams and support in managing the reputational risk for the BDRCS as well as for the IFRC and its partners.

The role will require proactive engagement with different stakeholders including BDRCS NHQ and branches, government, donors, IFRC partners and extensive travel and requires a flexible attitude, team-oriented approach, and the ability to deliver quality products under pressure. The IFRC communications efforts are focused on highlighting the humanitarian needs on the ground and securing positive positioning for the response efforts of BDRCS and RCRC Movement partners.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant area (for example, journalism, mass communications, media studies, social science, or related field)

Experience: At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience of working in communications, journalism and public relations.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in development sector.
  • Red Cross Red Crescent experience
  • Experience of working in communications in humanitarian emergencies, complex crisis or conflict situations.
  • Experience in managing organization’s social media account and producing hi-quality social media posts through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram in English and Bangla.
  • Photography and videography skills.
  • Independent and creative thinker with strong relationship management experience.
  • Good written communications skills, with ability to adapt style to suit different communications media and audiences.
  • Experience in coaching and transferring skills and knowledge to counterparts