Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Communication and Public Information
Managerial positions
Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
Closing Date:
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 50 countries and more than 25 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.
The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.
Job Overview:
The Communication and Multimedia Manager will play a crucial role in the Play Matters project, contributing to the implementation of a comprehensive multimedia and communication strategy. This position will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that effectively communicate the impact and progress of Learning through Play (LtP) to various stakeholders. The Communication and Multimedia Manager will oversee the organization’s website, media engagements, collaborations with key stakeholders, and global partnerships to share content and engage with international audiences. Additionally, She/he will lead the production of multimedia materials and monitor the effectiveness of communication efforts using MEL/analytics tools. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to share compelling stories and knowledge will also be a key responsibility. Communication and Multimedia Manager support the design and implementation and of demand- driven multimedia interventions that support elevate and communicate the project outcomes, through a variety of digital avenues to enhance the engagement of male and female community members, teachers, system actors, and potentially children directly, all reinforcing the learning through play (LtP) principles promoted through the Play Matters initiatives. The Communication and Multimedia Manager uses skills in drawing, color, composition, and storytelling to create engaging images, communication materials that enliven for Play Matters content for educators, community members, caregivers, and systems actors. The illustrator will review text, sketch, revise, iterate, and finish illustrations for Play Matters products, adjusting as requested by the Play Matters team.
Major Responsibilities:
Act as a focal point for communication and multimedia with Play Matters consortium partners and/or service providers, providing in-country consortium leadership.
Collaborate with other in-country LEGO Foundation-funded ed tech/media/edutainment projects to ensure synergies across projects.
In collaboration with outcome and cross cutting leads and other technical team to identify opportunities and needs for multimedia interventions that aimed at meeting content expectations.
In collaboration with the Play Matters regional multimedia coordinator establish the in-country multimedia content production and implementation quality standards and processes.
Liaise with relevant government ministries, local media actors, and other external stakeholder personnel (as appropriate) for the purpose of engaging them in supporting Play Matters initiatives around multimedia production, communication, and distribution.
Liaise with the MEAL team to proactively monitor multimedia solutions, document, and manage collected data, and disseminate learnings to key stakeholders.
Conceptualize and create colorful/engaging illustrations to support key ideas and concepts presented in textual educational materials for teachers, community members, caregivers, systems actors, and potentially children (illustrations may include elements for guides, posters, booklets, manuals, etc.)
Create illustrations that are of the highest quality and meet technical requirements.
Work collaboratively with all members of our content development committees to ensure technically accurate, appropriate, consistent, and responsive illustrations are creative.
Collaborate and communicate creative ideas with a cross-functional team that includes technical experts, graphic designers, behavioral scientists, and users to create compelling illustrations.
Create designs that are appropriate for both physical and digital versions of the content and can translate into multiple formats.
Contributing tothe organization’s website as a central hub for project information.
Coordinating media engagements and raising awareness of project progress.
Establishing collaborations with key stakeholders to promote project sustainability.
Leveraging global partnerships and platforms in partnership with the region to share content and engage international audiences.
Overseeing production of multimedia content to showcase project impact.
Monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of communication efforts.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to share compelling stories and knowledge.
Safeguarding Responsibilities: –
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Reporting
Reports to – Sr. Project Manager
Works closely with- Sr. RMEAL Manager, and Outcome leads.
Travel: Expected travel 30% of the time
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
B.A./M.A. degree in Creative Arts, Graphic Design or related fields, journalism/communication
Previous experience on similar position in nongovernmental organizations is a plus.
Preferred experience & skills:
A minimum of 4 years work experience for B.A holders and 3 years’ experience for M.A holders
Ability to use and familiarity with various drawing tools and digital il\lustration software (such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, or other)
Superb conceptualization and conceptual skills to create original characters and artwork
Excellent sketching skills to quickly communicate ideas.
An ability to receive, interpret, and implement constructive feedback from diverse project partners and iterate on illustrated designs.
Ability to navigate and creatively engage with diverse artistic traditions in Ethiopia.
A compelling portfolio that showcases aesthetic awareness, high caliber drawing skills, and command of multiple illustration styles
Excellent project management skills
Experience in managing communication and multimedia projects in a nonprofit or international development context
Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with diverse stakeholders
Strategic thinking abilities, including the development and implementation of comprehensive communication and multimedia strategies
Experience in leveraging partnerships and platforms to amplify project impact
Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
Language Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.