Communications, Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Communications Manager will work closely with the Humanitarian Diplomacy (HD) manager and team to ensure alignment of communications and HD work and the HD strategy. The incumbent will develop and coordinate the execution of IFRC’s communications strategy across the Asia Pacific Region; S/he will position the IFRC as a key humanitarian leader and actor; profile the achievements of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; help build communications capacity of IFRC`s network and highlight proposed solutions to humanitarian challenges. The Communications Manager pursues the goals outlined in Strategy 2030 in the interests of vulnerable people and communities. S/he is the strategic communications advisor to IFRC senior management and acts as the regional media spokesperson. S/he will shape and contribute to global IFRC communications through active participation in the global communications team, sustained engagement on shared priorities, creative production of compelling content and rapid news-breaking emergency communication. The Communications Manager oversees and provides technical guidance to a regional team of communication specialists working in Kuala Lumpur and in Country Cluster Support Teams and Country Offices. S/he serves as the primary focal point on communications issues for Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners in the region. S/he will contribute towards an IFRC communications working culture that is proactive, creative, and responsive and which aims to be first and best.

Experience

• 7+ years in communications, advocacy or journalism including media relations and/or social media strategy.
• 5+ years working in the international humanitarian or development sector or a related field
• 3+ years managing teams in international environments.
• A demonstrated track record in complex issues management and emergency communications.

Knowledge, skills and languages

Required

• Ability to lead and manage in diverse cultural settings
• Social and digital media strategy skills
• Strong partner engagement skills including ability to rapidly build and extend professional networks
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Outstanding written, oral and representational communication skills
• Experience as a media spokesperson
  

Preferred

• Proven track record of managing dispersed communications teams
• Multimedia production, AV and design skills

Languages

Required

Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred

Strong command of an Asian language

Competencies and values

• Proven results on focus and accountability
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• National Society relations
• Diplomacy and Cultural sensitivity

Closing date: 22-Apr-2022