Organization: Geneva Call
Location: Port Sudan
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Communication and Public Information
Transport and Distribution
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-09-09
Mission
Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Geneva Call’s mission is to ensure that all program stakeholders respect International Humanitarian Law and basic humanitarian principles in the areas where they fight, or they control.
Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all its staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Role
The Communication coordinator is responsible of managing our social media accounts as well as cover all activities and produce media materials.
Core responsibilities
Communication strategy & plans
Design, draft and implement Geneva Call’s Country Communication Strategy in line with the organization’s Strategy 2024-2027 and its enhanced Theory of Change.
Monitor emerging trends in Sudan’s communications and media channels, identify opportunities and needs for Geneva Call and lead implementation of the organization’s response (including oversight of the website and social media channels as well as updates and upgrades to them).
Establish robust coordination and support mechanisms among all program team members in the field to stay abreast of their current efforts and activities.
Website and social media
Responsible for Geneva Call Sudan and social media channels.
Apply and follow guidelines received from HQ for the decentralized, context specific use of social media channels in line with Geneva Call’s visual identity and branding parameters.
Establish and lead in regularly producing timely and impactful content to engage digital audiences meaningfully.
Annual Report and other publications
Lead the editorial development and coordinate the production and dissemination of Geneva Call’s Annual Report.
Write a wide range of pieces including web stories, op-eds, social media posts, capturing Geneva Call Sudan Office impact and enhancing its positioning globally.
Events and public relations
Lead in the conceptualization of public events or other public relations activities in Sudan. This includes the coordination of protocolar ceremonies for the signing of Geneva Call’s Deeds of Commitments.
Media relations & crisis management
Develop and implement a media engagement strategy attuned to Sudan specific mission and acknowledging the high sensitivity of its activities.
Develop pedagogic material and conduct media engagement training to Geneva Call Sudan program team to enhance the overall capacity of the organization to engage meaningfully with global or local media outlets.
Maintain and develop a wide network of relevant media contacts in Sudan.
Seek opportunities for media engagement when deemed strategic to advance the organization’s impact and reputation.
Establish and maintain a media monitoring system.
Develop a crisis communication management module to enhance the organization’s capacity to react to crises.
Prepare talking points, press releases and/or draft statements.
Team management & service providers
Give functional guidance to program team in the field; manages and coordinates a roster of service providers (AV, photographers, web providers, etc.) both in Sudan in line with the organization’s procurement policy.
Develop and assess the human, financial and other resources required to implement various communication strategies and plans as they are rolled out.
Capacity building and development of country-based program staff.
Resource mobilization efforts
Contribute to project proposals development through advising Sudan based program staff and proposal writers on technical issues related to communications aspects and outputs.
Main qualifications
Education and experience
Master’s degree or equivalent or bachelor’s with 5 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, history or international relations.
At least 5 years of professional experience with gradual senior managerial responsibilities in non-profit organizations with focus on work in conflict-affected contexts.
Management experience with budget oversight and team supervision responsibilities
Experience in developing innovative approaches to communication in diverse media channels is an advantage.
Competencies
Dynamic, pro-active and result oriented.
Strategic thinker and creative.
Expert understanding of how strategic communications deliver change in sensitive contexts.
Ability to self-manage, work under pressure, and deliver under tight deadlines.
Robust knowledge of international humanitarian, peace, development, and security work.
Professional command of communication tools, including digital tools and related software.
Ability to produce and deliver clear and concise presentations; advanced public speaking skills, including media engagement.
Exceptional writing and editorial skills.
Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply management principles as they relate to multi-cultural and complex organizations. Developed ability to mentor, coach and create inclusive and cohesive teams.
Political sensitivity and awareness; tact and diplomacy.
Languages
Arabic (C1-C2)
English (C1-C2)
Personal skills
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
Developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences.
Interpersonal skills with experience of negotiation with weapon bearers and other stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Other
Ability to travel occasionally.
Performance management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the GC Performance Management. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
The Competency Framework
Conflict of interest
Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for coworkers at Appel de Genève / Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.
Conditions
Position : Communication Coordinator
Report to: Head of Program
Type of Contract: Fixed term contract (National position)
Activity rate: 100%, full-time position
Place of Work: Port Sudan – Red Sea, Sudan
Preferred start date: 01.Oct.2024
Application
No later than 9 September, 2024.
Important Note: Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since, we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.