International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
DELEGATION RWANDA
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation has been permanently present in Rwanda since 1990. Having its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is given its mandate by the Geneva Conventions to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position based in Kigali under an initial contract of one year renewable.
Exciting Employment Opportunity with the ICRC in Rwanda
| Position: | Communication/Prevention Manager, Rwanda |
| Duty Station: | ICRC in Kigali, Rwanda |
| Reports to: | Head of Regional delegation |
Purpose:
Communication or Communication/Prevention Manager is the focal point at delegation level for all matters related to communication and prevention activities. 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 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 prevention activities are integrated into other ICRC programmes (e.g. protection, assistance, cooperation).
Generic Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Sets the strategic orientation of the delegation’s communication and 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 the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to communication and prevention of violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL), 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.
- Develops networks relevant to specific humanitarian concerns, acceptance of the ICRC’s mission, strategic objectives and activities and improving its access to people in need as well as authorities. Supports development of the delegation’s broader network of contacts in line with anchoring and operational objectives.
- Represents the ICRC to diverse audiences in line with the delegation’s objectives.
- Acts as spokesperson for the media.
- Supervises the development and production of internal and external communication tools/products/publications, including for digital platforms.
- Advises management on internal communication issues when required.
- Is in charge of all coaching, capacity-building and human-resources-related matters for the team under supervision.
- Supports communication-related training and coaching for staff of other departments when needed.
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Key qualifications and experience: |
- University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, political science, international relations, journalism or law.
- Fluent spoken and written English and/or French as well as the main local language.
- Computer skills (competence in MS Office and other software); familiarity with digital communication tools.
- 5 years’ work experience in communication and/or prevention, preferably with a humanitarian organisation is desirable.
- 1–2 years’ field experience in communication with a humanitarian organization is desirable.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “Communication/Prevention Manager” and sent to kig_hrrecruitment_services@icrc.org
The application closing date is 25th March 2022, 5:00pm.
Please take note that any applications received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered.
