Communication Officer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC Delegation in Israel and the Occupied Territories (IL/OT), is recruiting a talented, energetic, and engaged candidate for the following position:

Communication Officer

Place of Employment     :        Ramallah

Contract duration            :       1 Year contract, renewable

Trial period                      :       3 months

Occupation rate              :       100%

Job Grade                        :       B2

Starting Date                   :       January 2025

The Communication Field Officer contributes to designing, planning, and implementing communication projects and activities in coordination with the management of the field sub-structure and/or communication or communication/prevention 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.

The Communication Officer:

• Contributes to defining communication and, where relevant, prevention objectives, strategies and plans of action for the geographic area or programme covered.
• Implements relevant activities and develops tools for: operational communication, community engagement, promoting international humanitarian law (IHL), building National Red Cross/Red Crescent Society communication capacity, public and digital communication, information analysis/environment scanning, interaction with religious circles, public affairs, and resource mobilization.
• 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 geographic area covered.
• Interprets and translates from and into the local language to support communication programmes when required.
• Provides technical and administrative support to the communication team when required.
• Supports the leadership and Management in networking with relevant stakeholders and represents the ICRC to various audiences.
• Supports communication-related training and coaching for field-structure staff and/or other departments when needed.
• Drafts Minutes of Meetings for meetings for which he is directly in charge.
• Provides regular and timely reports all dissemination sessions and workshops that are under his direct responsibility.
• Always ensures the availability of an updated registry with detailed statistics of workshops/disseminations carried out.

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Education & professional experience:

• University degree on relevant field such as communication, Political science, international relations, or Journalism.
• Excellent command of English.
• Computer proficiency with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, familiarity with digital communication tools.
• Some relevant experience in similar fields of activities.
• Sound knowledge of the political and social media environment in the country/region covered.
• Valid Driving License – Manual is an asset. 

Desired profile and skills:

-   Capacity to work well with others, to demonstrate team spirit and to foster a conducive environment.

-   Ability to create and maintain positive, professional working relationships with a wide range of people.

-   Ability to travel to the field whenever required

-   Good communication skills.

-   Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.

-   The ability to multi-task while concurrently manage multiple priorities.

-   Strong sense of confidentiality.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit an introduction letter and a resume, education, and work certificates, in English, no later than 20 November 2024 to [email protected] indicating in the subject line:

Communication Officer Application_ Your name 

Relevant applications will be treated, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

“The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.” 

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this  page.