Communications Coordinator – Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund

The Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF) is a multi-donor funded initiative by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) designed to address the acute deprivation caused by Sudan’s complex, regional, and cyclical crises. Set to be launched on January 1, 2025, the SRRPF combines immediate relief with long-term resilience-building, addressing the full spectrum of community needs in Sudan and neighboring countries. The fund will prioritise locally-led and conflict-sensitive approaches, ensuring that the most capable actors deliver impactful responses to the region’s evolving humanitarian challenges.The following position is contingent on funding.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to effectively support the Sudan Regional Response Pooled Fund (SRRPF). This role involves producing high-quality content and ensuring that communication aligns with humanitarian principles, protection risks, and a “do no harm” approach. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with creativity and storytelling skills to deliver impactful communication outputs across various platforms.

Responsibilities :

The Communications Coordinator will

• Design and implement a communications strategy for the SRRPF.
• Generate compelling written and visual content that aligns with SRRPF’s messaging and humanitarian principles.
• Produce strong communication materials, including press releases, success stories, and advocacy content.
• Plan and execute communication activities, campaigns, and events to promote the fund’s achievements, learning and evidence generation.
• Capture and curate professional photographs using advanced camera equipment.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) to design high-quality visual assets.
• Liaise with community focal points on locally prioritised stories, documenting and sharing impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional media and global contacts to ensure coverage of key initiatives.
• Focal point for media during key events or crises.
• Serve as an alternate spokesperson for SRRPF, when delegated by the Fund Director.
• Provide training on effective communication practices and ethical storytelling, upon request.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

• A higher education degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in communication, journalism, and campaign management within the humanitarian or international development sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to generate impactful content and storytelling materials with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles and ethical storytelling.
• Experience producing communication/media products, including online and physical content.
• Proficiency in photography and professional camera handling, including accessories.
• Advanced IT skills, including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and AI technology.
• Familiarity with regional and global media outlets and networks.

What we offer

Contract: 1 Year Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.

Non-Management Band/ G.

Nationality: National

Availability: 1st March 2025.

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya or Addis, Ethiopia

Reporting Line: Fund Director

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application Here

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 9th February, 2025.