Communication Manager (Port Sudan) – IMC

Job Description

Organization	International Medical Corps
Supervisor	Communications
Duty Station	Port Sudan
Duration	10 Months
Closing Date	24 July 2024

The Communication Manager is responsible for developing and implementing IMC’s Media and Communication Strategy in line with IMC’s and relevant donor’s rules and regulations. Working with the global communications team, the Communications Specialist will also be responsible for media relations as well as developing and disseminating high quality communication materials. S/he will also have a substantial role in building and developing the capacity of IMC’s and partner(s) organizations’ staff on media engagement and communications.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a Media and Communication Strategy to support the influence and impact of IMC’s programs and interventions in South Sudan. Ensure that all communication platforms comply with IMC, government and donor regulations and agreement requirements.
• Prepare communications materials about IMC programs in South Sudan such as human-interest stories, articles for IMC websites, audio-visual products and newsletters, press releases, questions and answers, etc., from information gathered from the programs, including undertaking field visits as appropriate to collect and carry out interviews with staff, partners and beneficiaries; and remain up-to-date on the unfolding context and IMC’s response. Produce photos and video clips of IMC’s work and manage consultants who do the same. Maintain and contribute to a database of reference materials, photos and other digital assets.
• Perform media relations work, including providing input to the program team on media requests and outreach; working with the HQ media team; leading on local media activities and visits; acting as a media spokesperson; building and maintaining local media and information contacts, with the aim of raising awareness of IMC’s program activities among relevant audiences; monitoring and assessing reputational risks; and proactively raising and assisting in preparing reactive media statements and key messaging for spokespeople.
• Work with program staff to ensure media and communication components are included and resourced through all donor proposals
• Provide awareness-raising and training to staff on IMC communications approaches and principles.
• Work closely with the program MEAL team to develop a beneficiary engagement plan to ensure project objectives and activities are communicated transparently to communities. Provide quality assurance on IMC and donor branding and marking strategies.
• Facilitate knowledge-management and sharing by leading training for staff on communication practices, lessons learned, and IMC/donor branding and marking requirements.
• Monitor news, trends and events with potential humanitarian consequences and flag for the senior management team as appropriate, including monitoring external information sources and high-level reports from other NGOs, UN agencies, humanitarian fora/initiatives, etc.; synthesize and share main points/outcomes with key staff in the country office.
• Translate material between English and Arabic, and manage contracts for larger translation tasks.
• Work closely with the program team and partner(s) to ensure that communications are grounded in program experience and goals, including an awareness of gender and a commitment to rights-based approaches.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. 

Equal Opportunities 

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability or status as a veteran.

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. 

Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

• Education to a degree level in Communications/Media, Economics, Development, or other social studies. 
• 5–7 years’ experience in communications, information dissemination and/or media work. Proven experience in the non-profit or NGO field, preferably in humanitarian or international development.
• Proven communication skills: ability to write for different audiences and different communications channels, to present information and to create material, stories and articles for different audiences.
• Proven experience of using MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point); knowledge of graphic design programmes is an advantage.
• Ability to gather information, collate and synthesize for effective communication and networking.
• Attention to detail; ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with teams and alone; a self-starter who can work within a framework and with some support.

How to apply

If you are interested and meeting needed minimum requirements highlighted in the advertisement JD details, please submit your Application, C.V, Copy of your Qualifications & Experience Certificates, National ID Card, Birth Certificate, Through Port Sudan Labour Office, closing Date: 24 July 2024.