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Job Title ⇒ Communication Officer
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Organisation ⇒ The International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC
Duty Station ⇒ Kampala, Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Communication/Prevention Manager
About US ⇒
The International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC is a neutral and
independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and
protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence
Job Summary ⇒ The Communication Officer contributes to the design, planning
and implementation of Communication projects and activities in coordination
with the Management of the delegation and the Communication/Prevention
Manager. S/he contributes to representing the ICRC externally and to build the
necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key
stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
⇗ Contributes to define communication and possibly prevention objectives,
strategies and plans of action for the area or programme covered in line with
the priorities of the delegation's communication and/or prevention strategy.
⇗ With minimum supervision, implements relevant activities and develop tools
for operational communication; community engagement; International
Humanitarian Law IHL promotion; building National Society communication
capacity; public communication, digital communication; information analysis/
environment scanning; religious circles; public affairs and resource
mobilisation.
⇗ Supports the Management and the Communication/Prevention Manager in
networking with relevant stakeholders and represents ICRC with various
audiences.
⇗ Follows political, security, military and humanitarian developments, as
well as other issues related to the ICRC's reputation/perception and capacity
to operate in the geographic area covered, contributing to analysis.
⇗ Provides technical and administrative support to the communication team
e.g. archiving, stock management, event organisation when required.
⇗ Supports communication-related training and coaching for staff.
Specific Functional Responsibilities
Promote International Humanitarian Law IHL and relevant Human Rights
HR Law
⇗ In collaboration with the Communication/Prevention Manager he/she will
⇗ Liaise with relevant authorities for the promotion of IHL at the national
level.
⇗ Support coordination with law schools to strengthen IHL teaching
⇗ Support in the organization of dissemination sessions, round tables,
conferences and other forums on IHL and HR.
Environment scanning and media networking
⇗ Monitor the media - print, electronic and social media, and other sources
to analyse and advise management on relevant trends and developments, both
local and regional, that may have an impact on the humanitarian situation.
⇗ Identify, develop and maintain contacts with local, regional and
international media who can play a role in the promotion of the basic
principles of humanity, IHL and relevant Human Rights Law.
⇗ Contribute to the delegation's public communication, such as news releases,
features, stories from the field, social media visibility etc.
⇗ Produce and manage Red Cross communication materials
⇗ Produce Red Cross communication materials - digital, electronic and print.
⇗ Manage the ICRC publications and other communication tools.
Work with the National Society Uganda Red Cross Society on the
programmes supported by the ICRC
⇗ Contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the
Communication - Dissemination activities of the Uganda Red Cross Society.
⇗ Ensure implementation of activities and comply with the ICRC's standard
procedures.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal candidate for the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC
Communications Officer job opportunity should hold a Degree in International
Relations, Political Science, Communication, Social Sciences or specialisation
in International Humanitarian Law or Human Rights Law.
⇗ At least five years of work experience in Public relations, Journalism,
Communication or as an Officer in an International Organisation dealing with
similar tasks as outlined above.
⇗ Experience with an International Organisation is an asset.
⇗ Computer proficiency especially in Word processors, Spreadsheets and
PowerPoint.
⇗ Excellent planning, organizational, reporting and analytical skills
⇗ Sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative and to work
independently
⇗ Excellent communication skills and command of spoken and written English.
⇗ Ability to represent the Institution with external stakeholders Local
/Regional authorities; Religious leaders and Humanitarian actors etc.
⇗ Available for immediate deployment.
How to Apply ⇒
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their
electronic application, CV and copies of academic and work certificates to
kamhrrecruitmentservices@icrc.org. Attach your documents as a single file.
No paper applications will be received.
Write the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject.
Deadline 8 th January 2021

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