The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Position Summary:
The Communications Officer will report to the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator and work in close collaboration with respective program workstreams to support in conceptualizing, planning and implementing various communications products. The Communications Officer will support the design and implementation of demand-driven multimedia and communications resources and products in line with the overall Country program outcomes, specifically communication needs for the new and emergency projects. The position will support external and internal communications, media engagement, content collection (including basic photography and videography), basic graphic design, materials development and vendor coordination. The role will also support development of newsletters, social media and other relevant content for different platforms.
Job Responsibilities:
- Write, edit, and distribute various types of content, including material for a website, press releases, marketing material and other types of content that take the message to the public.
- Conduct client interviews, collect success stories, and provide multimedia coverage at project events for dissemination to various audiences and reports.
- Develop and disseminate regular project update briefs and sitreps.
- Create and produce content for the country quarterly newsletter and other publications.
- Support the development of various materials and respective messaging.
- Coordinate with vendors and staff for production and dissemination of respective communications and visibility materials.
- Regularly meet with and conduct interviews with media personnel.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with journalists in different media outlets.
- Maintain a database of media outlets and the IRC’s mailing list.
- Any other task assigned by the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- Hold a degree in Communications, Marketing & Public Relations, Mass communications, International Relations, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience working in communications and marketing, media, journalism, advocacy, or in closely related external relations contexts.
- Good technical affinity for media contexts and knowledge of a range of multimedia, web, and digital tools.
- Good writing, editing and social media management, photography skills.
NB: This advert will close on 4-Jul-26
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Mass Communications, International Relations, or related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, media, journalism, advocacy, or related external relations.
- Technical affinity with multimedia, web, and digital tools.
- Strong writing and editing skills and social media management experience.
- Photography skills and basic videography or multimedia content creation.
What We Do
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief, health care, and support to refugees and people affected by conflict and disaster.
