Assistant, Country Communications (Repost)

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant, Country Communications’ primary role is to support country team management in developing communications, media and grants materials, support interactions with the media and to facilitate communication flows to ensure that internal and external stakeholders receive the information they need quickly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Document and show—through images, success stories and testimonies in written and photo/video format—the impact of IMC's work on beneficiary communities and partners. 
•    Visit sites and programs in the field regularly to collect success stories and testimonials. 
•    Ensure that written and informed consent from beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders is obtained for publication. 
•    Monitor media trends and identify potential media opportunities, including suggesting media outlets and pitching stories. Support engagement with reporters.
•    Support efforts around implementing social media plans, working closely with the country team and Global Communications team. 
•    Coordinate with external vendors, such as agencies and independent filmmakers and photographers, as appropriate.
•    Support technical staff, as well as MEAL and Grants teams, in efforts to produce quality reports in a timely manner.
•    Support branding of IMC field offices, staff emails, events and materials, in accordance with IMC guidelines and leading practices.
•    Ensure that supplies and other visibility items (t-shirts, caps and other items) purchased with donor funds are marked in accordance with donor guidelines.
•    Support technical staff and management and grantmaking teams in producing quality brochures, fliers, banners, etc., internal and external project communication.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    Typically, a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or another relevant discipline is required. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
•    One to three years’ experience in corporate communications in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
•    Ability to work successfully and effectively as part of a team, as well as independently, in a multicultural and participatory environment.
•    Solid computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with the design and production process.
•    Experience with NGOs working in the humanitarian or development field is desirable.
•    Strong photography and videography skills.
•    Strong organizational and project-management skills; ability to oversee production of a high volume of quality work within tight timeframes, often including multiple simultaneous projects. High level of attention to detail.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with people inside and outside of the organization, and to manage working relationships diplomatically. Proven experience in managing and implementing communications plans.
•    Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing.
•    Proficiency in English, spoken and written. Additional language skills a plus.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements:

• A background in graphic design is desirable for this role.
• Lebanon-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Lebanon. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship

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.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.