The Communication Officer contributes to the designing, planning and implementing communication projects and activities in coordination with the management of the Zamboanga office and/or Communication Manager. S/he contributes to representing the ICRC externally and building the necessary understanding and acceptance of and support for the ICRC among key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to defining communication strategies and plans of action for Zamboanga in line with the field substructure’s priorities and/or the delegation’s communication/ prevention strategy
- With minimum supervision, implements relevant activities or supports in the development of tools for operational communication, community engagement, promoting international humanitarian law (IHL), building the Philippine Red Cross communication capacity, public and digital communication, information analysis/ environment scanning
- Supports the Head of Office and/or Communication Manager in networking with relevant stakeholders and representing the ICRC to various audiences
- Follows political, security, military and humanitarian developments, as well as other issues relevant to the ICRC’s reputation/ perception and capacity to operate in the Zamboanga area of responsibility, contributing to their analysis
- Interprets and translates from and into the local language to support communication programmes when required
- Provides technical and administrative support to the communication team (stock management, event organization)
- Supports or conducts communication-related training and coaching for Zamboanga Office staff and/or other departments as needed
Qualifications:
- University degree in communication or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in the communication field, preferably with an INGO/NGO
- Experience in working with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement an asset
- Fluent in oral and written English, Filipino and Bisaya; knowledge of Tausug an advantage
- Works well under pressure and during crisis
- Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the Philippines
- Good communication and networking skills
How to apply
WHAT WE OFFER
- An opportunity to join the world’s largest humanitarian organization
- Competitive salary and social benefits
- Professional development and benefits package
- A multicultural team of humanitarian staff
Work location: No. 359, Lot 571 B D. Subdivision, Sta. Maria Street Zamboanga City, 7000 Philippines
Duration of Contract: Open-ended
Contract Start Date: Immediate
Deadline of application: 31 January 2025
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their cover letter and resume via: https://smrtr.io/ppJjR
until 31 January 2025.
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. A valid NB clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.
To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.