Somalia Mission

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Project Location: MOGADISHU

Hierarchical Supervisor: PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Technical Supervisor PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Opening Date: 27th December 2022

Closing Date: 10th January 2023

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

INTRODUCTION

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Officer will be responsible for planning and creation of all communication materials, manage the organizations’ brand strategy and visibility as well as lead in the documentation of program activities for International Medical Corps in Somalia. The Communications Officer will also work closely with headquarters communication team to create content for upload on website and contribute to the organizational communication goals and objectives. These tasks require the ability to work closely with different teams at field level, national level and the headquarters. Creativity in design & production is essential and being able to play leading role in all communication related activities.

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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure consistent branding and visibility in all platforms including print and digital collateral materials to integrate with and support organization’s goals and activities that includes designing communication materials such as brochures, cape statements, maps, banners, posters, etc. while adhering to organization’s policies.
• Lead in story, photo, and video assets development that support overall visibility and fundraising efforts tied to organizational goals and strategy including planning, scripting, actual collection of photos and videos on site and editing them.
• Support the development, editorial, design and production of high-quality, effective print, electronic, web and video communications, including the organization’s annual and survey reports, donor reports, brochures, photobooks, cape statements, newsletters, etc.
• Lead in development of the Somalia mission’s regular sitreps to give a snapshot of the contextual picture in the areas of operation to inform various stakeholders and donors of the emerging issues.
• Liaise with headquarters communication team to create content to be used on the web and on the various social media platforms as well as assist in driving program promotional campaigns. Acting as the link between the global communications team and the country team by sharing information about all mission’s campaigns and updating both ends on new developments.
• Provide technical assistance and editorial support to field teams in the production of a wide range of regular reporting requirements, including ‘Success Stories’ highlighting program activities and achievement.
• Build the capacity of field teams on basic communication skills such as writing and photography and videography to enhance their reporting skills.
• Documenting program activities, events, program interventions outcomes and impact.
• Support in production of Social Behavior Change and Communication (SBCC) content such as videos, posters and messaging.
• Develop a communication plan implemented alongside programs and especially SBCC.
• Produce internal communication newsletter every quarter and a photobook every year highlighting program impacts during the period.
• Produce high quality videos to promote our work online (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram)
• Lead and advise in all media engagement activities.
• Liaise with IT to develop a learning portal/database where content can be accessed online. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Typically, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, five (5) years of relevant and progressive experience in Communications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong skills in using Adobe Master Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point
• Strong photography and audiovisual production skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work with a diverse team, including international teams.
• Ability to work quickly and produce quality work under pressure
• Ability to travel and spend extended time in different parts of Somalia, with limited facilities and often under harsh conditions on a short notice.

IMC is a humanitarian organization involved in emergency programmes. All IMC staff are to be flexible

and willing to assist in IMC operations as and when required.

**This position will be based in Somalia on a local national contract**

HOW TO APPLY:

IMC Somalia is inviting qualified candidates who meet the above requirements to send their cover letter and CV to the following email addresses: somaliajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org indicating the name of the job as COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER in the email subject clearly.

Deadline for applications is 10 January 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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; 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 never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.Please do not submit your CV or application to this email address as it will not be considered for review.