Head of Communication Department

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza is looking for candidates to fill the following position:

Function: Head of Communication Department
Department: Communication
Reporting line Head of Sub-Delegation
Place of Employment : Gaza

About ICRC
The ICRC, established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war.

Main tasks
-Contributes to set the objectives of the Communication department according to institutional/operational priorities
-Supervises three Communication officers
-Coordinates and assess the implementation of programs/initiatives
-Updates the Head of Sub-delegation on the implementation of programs
-Various reporting related to communication activities, humanitarian activities and observed trends in relation to ICRC action in Gaza.
-Explains the ICRC mandate and basic principles of International humanitarian law to a range of audiences

Qualification required for the post
-University degree
-8-years work experience in a management/program coordination position
-Proven capacity to lead a team
-Very good analytical and writing/reporting skills
-Fluent in written and spoken English
-Excellent communication and presentation skills
-Confirmed capacity to analyse the political and social environment
-Knowledge of legal matters an advantage
-Independent, self motivated, dynamic and ability to work in a team
-Good computer skills
-Valid driving License

General Duties & Responsibilities:
-Contributes to the conception of objectives and strategies related to Communication activities, in liaison with the Communication Coordinator in Jerusalem and under the supervision of the Head of Sub-delegation
-Supervise the implementation and running of communication programmes
-Channels all relevant information related to the context, in general and in specific surroundings (environment scanning and context analysis);
-Maintains contacts with authorities, security services, with local Red Cross/Red Crescent branches, civil society, media, etc.
-Prepares reports and statistics on activities

In accordance with the Resolution No. 17, 2010 of the Gaza Ministry of Interior, applicants who have a running contract with a Ministry will not be selected.

Interested applicants should submit a motivation letter and a résumé, both in English, a personal passport size photo and any relevant certificates to the ICRC:
ICRC Sub-delegation / Gaza
Attn. Sarah Perrone
Shuada St. Remal, Gaza
Tel: 082822644 / Fax: 082828884 / E-mail: [email protected]
Deadline to submit your application: 15th October 2012 - 4 pm