International Rescue Committee Recruitment (August 2024): Open Jobs/Vacancies Application.
International Rescue Committee Recruitment (August 2024): Open Jobs/Vacancies Application
Join the IRC and make a real difference.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries, providing relief, rehabilitation, and development services to people affected by conflict and disaster. We are driven by the belief that every person deserves to live with dignity and hope.
We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles.
We offer a dynamic and fulfilling work environment where you can contribute to meaningful change and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.
What makes working at the IRC so rewarding:
Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the lives of those most in need, providing vital services like healthcare, education, and protection.
Global Reach: You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the globe, gaining valuable international experience and cultural exposure.
Collaborative Environment: You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and supporting each other.
Professional Development: We offer comprehensive training and development programs to support your growth and career advancement.
Purpose-Driven: You’ll find deep meaning in your work, knowing that you are contributing to a world where everyone can live with safety and dignity.
Current Opportunities: The IRC is currently seeking qualified professionals in various fields, including:
Program Management: We are seeking experienced program managers to lead and implement humanitarian projects in areas such as health, education, economic recovery, and protection.
Technical Expertise: We need individuals with expertise in areas such as logistics, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis to support our operations.
Human Resources: We are looking for HR professionals to manage our diverse workforce and ensure a positive and inclusive work environment.
Fundraising and Communications: We need passionate individuals to help raise funds and communicate the IRC’s mission and impact.
Field Operations: We require experienced individuals to manage our operations in challenging environments, ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and beneficiaries.
To Explore Job Opportunities and Apply:
Visit the IRC website: Go to https://www.rescue.org/ and navigate to the “Careers” or “Jobs” section.
Browse available positions: Use the search function to filter jobs by location, department, or keyword.
Communications and Digital Officer
Responsibilities:
Developing and delivering an effective communications strategy (30%)
Work with the EEI, research consortium and fund management team to develop and drive forward the Communications Strategy.
Ensure strategic communications support to the global EEI strategy, translation of evidence emerging from the grants and studies into easily accessible and user-friendly forms, and effective dissemination to key targets to ensure maximize influencing impact.
Lead on the creation and implementation of a social media and website strategy, communications content, press releases, social media and blog content.
Managing social media channels, website and email (30%)
Lead the day-to-day management of all social media accounts for the Programme (X, LinkedIn, Facebook).
Lead on maintaining a social media brand for the WW2 Programme across several platforms throughout the Programme lifetime, including communicating and social grant funding windows and webinars, maximizing mainstream media from results of the grantee projects and wider Programme in years 4-7, and using social media to engage WW2 project stakeholders.
Lead on managing the What Works 2 website, updating, and editing and uploading key Programme documents to the Knowledge Hub (newsletter; reports; briefs) as required.
Monitor and manage the What Works 2 email account, including responding to emails and seeking input as appropriate, and monitoring newsletter sign-ups.
Producing and managing multimedia and communications content (20%)
Ensure information is presented in an attractive and engaging format that can be shared with the key targets and maintain a record of content produced.
Work closely with the technical advisors, grant managers and Programme team to visit field sites to identify, collect, capture, and document project activities in the form of case studies, including the collection of photos.
Gather information to support advocacy initiatives such as related case studies and evidence from the field as requested.
Support the EEI team compile and finalize regular reports for various audiences and identifying trends or highlights to include.
Produce staff spotlights and other internal communications outputs as required.
Provide visibility and briefing material packages for all high-level/external visits, including WW II donors, other delegations, as needed.
Provide multimedia and communications content for the WW 2 Programme, including development of a Programme branding guide and popularizing materials for activist communities.
Identify photography opportunities as well as support the hiring of freelance photographers and videographers and orienting them with the principle of informed consent. Manage content collection shoots as needed.
Ensure that all materials adhere to the WW2 Programme’s branding requirements and are in line with donor requirements where applicable.
Consult closely with the EEI team, grant managers and technical advisors to support information requests and collect material and draft stories required for donor visibility requirements.
Maintain a dynamic ‘story list’ to showcase WW2 Programme impact.
Work with other WW2 pillars on internal communications priorities such as newsletters as requested.
Provide graphic design and formatting support to ad hoc donor- and external/public- facing Programme documents (e.g., reports, briefs, templates).
Planning relevant events and logistics (20%)
Event coordination and planning
Provide support to planning, coordination and delivery of What Works 2 events (events, campaigns, workshops, webinars, trainings), external events that the programme will have a presence at (conferences, working groups etc both virtual and in person), and Comms focused visits, including donor visits. Where required, organize travel and logistics arrangements.
Capturing comms impact for donor reporting
Provide support to the Programme Coordinator on quarterly donor reporting (e.g., compiling digital media metrics, editing, and writing relevant sections of the report).
Provide support during FCDO Annual Review process and meetings, including case studies, highlighting ‘good news’ stories, and responding to ad-hoc queries from FCDO programme and press teams.
Reporting:
The Communications and Digital Officer will report directly to the WW2 Programme Coordinator with dotted line reporting to the EEI Co-Leads who will provide technical supervision.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations or another related field from an accredited university.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly
Knowledge of/experience with graphic design and social media photography, videography
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills; adept at writing clean, engaging, jargon-free copy for a range of channels
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues in different teams
Good organizational and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent written and spoken English required. Knowledge of French or Arabic an added advantage
Experience:
A Minimum of 3-6 years of professional experience in a similar role
Experience / knowledge of developing and implementing communications strategies with an international focus.
Experience / knowledge of online and other tools for monitoring media coverage and impact
Excellent IT skills, including Advanced Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Strong Excel skills a particular advantage
Experience working with quantitative and digital metrics data (desirable)
Experience of using social media for communications and advocacy
Review the job description: Carefully read the details of each position to ensure you meet the qualifications.
Submit your application: Follow the instructions provided on the job posting.
International Rescue Committee Recruitment (August 2024): Open Jobs/Vacancies Application