International Committee of the Red Cross

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Summary

Vacancy: —
Location: Dhaka
Experience: At least 4 years
Published: 30 Sep 2024

Requirements

Education

University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, political science, international relations or journalism.

Experience

At least 4 years

Additional Requirements

Minimum 4 years of work experience in the relevant field (Networking / Communication)
Fluent spoken and written English and Bangla
Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office); advanced knowledge of digital communication tools.
Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country.
Proven ability to build and maintain a network, in-depth personal knowledge of the specific population covered.
Capacity to represent the ICRC and its objectives in dealing with challenging contacts.
Experience with the ICRC is an asset.
IHL knowledge will be considered as an asset.

Responsibilities & Context

Type of contract: Open Ended Contract
Desired starting date: As soon as possible

WHO WE ARE

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

THE PURPOSE

The Communication and Networking Officer combines communication and networking functions for the ICRC:

S/he is the focal point for public and operational communication activities. In this capacity, s/he contributes to designing, planning, and implementing communication projects and activities and building the necessary understanding, acceptance, and support for the ICRC among key stakeholders. S/he also contributes to enhance the ICRC’s visibility and profile through public channels, generates contents for ICRC’s Communication platforms and assists in implementing the digital communication strategies and creating opportunities for public engagement.
In her/his networking capacity, s/he helps to develops a network of contacts with all groups of interest aimed at facilitating the operations of the ICRC and increasing awareness and acceptance of the ICRC among stakeholders both in Dhaka and in the field.
Additionally, s/he provides technical support to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society’s communications through capacity building, budget formulation, follow up, communication’s planning and implementation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication & Environmental Scanning (40%)
- Contributes to defining communication strategies and plans of action for ICRC in Bangladesh.
- Implements activities and develops tools, content for operational, public & digital communication, community engagement, promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL).
- Implements and maintains an efficient information/environment scanning mechanism, media monitoring and analysis.
- Follows political, security, military, and humanitarian developments, as well as other issues relevant to the ICRC.
- Analyses, interprets, translates, prepares reports and organizes events and workshops.
Networking and humanitarian diplomacy (40%)
- Analyses, maps, maintains and builds stakeholders relevant to the ICRC (i.e: Administrative, Islamic, academics, community leaders, political and civil society).
- Contributes to the development and implementation of a Networking plan of action for overall Networking/Humanitarian Diplomacy activities.
- Deepens institutional dialogue with the stakeholders and their circles by organizing tailored events and facilitating high-level meetings.
- Enhances understanding, awareness, and acceptance of the ICRC among relevant stakeholders in close coordination with the Communication department.
- Organizes sessions/workshops and participates in the dialogue on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Islam with Islamic academic institutions, minority religious circle and ethnic groups.
Capacity strengthening of the National society (20%)
- Support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to build its capacity in public communication.
- Advises in the conception and elaboration of communication tools needed by the BDRCS while supporting it to use those tools and approaches to increase its visibility through online and offline media.

Compensation & Other Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
In-house training opportunities for personal development.
An open-ended contract.

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka

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