Job Details:
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland
Deadline Fri, 29 Jan 2016
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Myanmar
Nepal
Philippines
Role and Responsibilities
Communicate Medair’s life-saving work, our vision, and ways of working to selected audiences, in the field and particularly those in Switzerland, Europe, and the U.S. Be a vital member of a diverse global team, developing and supporting communications and media for his / her programmes and actively pursuing opportunities for creative, audience-relevant, or wide-reaching outputs. Be involved in supporting private fundraising at a global level, enabling Medair to fulfil its mission. Work in close contact with the Marketing and Relationships department at Headquarters (HQ M&R) and its Affiliates. Advise HQ M&R, the field teams and programme leadership on communications and public messaging issues.
Project Overview
Medair has been present in the Asia Region in response to the emergency created by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) since 2013. It has on-going programming in Nepal responding to the most urgent needs of the people in areas hardest hit by the April 2015 earthquake, and it has started setting up a programme in Myanmar to be ready to respond to various humanitarian needs in the future. In all countries Medair takes a multi-sectoral approach wherever possible. It has on-going interventions in Health & Nutrition, Shelter, Cash / NFIs and Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH), assisting vulnerable host communities.
Medair
Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired and motivated by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure. Internationally recruited field and headquarters staff lead the organisation, supported by nationally recruited staff to implement programmes locally.
Workplace
Myanmar, Nepal, and the Philippines
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum 24 months
Key Activity Areas
Marketing and Relationships Resources
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Travel frequently to field projects in each programme to pro-actively and re-actively obtain and pitch resources. Gather and prepare communication materials for input into the document management software and online photo database (photos, video footage, stories, quotes, programme updates, reports).
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Gather and prepare fundraising materials (project overviews and proposals, reports, gift handles, direct marketing resources, thank-you videos).
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Prepare, facilitate and accompany field visits of high profile visitors, photographers, journalists, or media crews. If and when applicable, draft terms of reference and contracts according to standard guidelines.
Media and Public Relations
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Regularly monitor local press and events to be aware of and get information about local emergencies, high level visits, surveys, reports, or any other topic that could be of interest to the media. In case of emergency situations, immediately inform as a priority the HQ Press Relations Officer and Communications Resources Officer.
- Conduct media analysis in collaboration with HQ Press Relations Officer so priority channels and audiences are defined. Develop Key Messages and provide training to field staff.
Social Media
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Actively conceptualise, facilitate, and produce short content updates and creative, interactive features on Facebook and other social media such as Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest in coordination with the HQ M&R staff.
Institutional Donors Relations
Brand and Co-Branding Coordination
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Promote and review, under the guidance of the Brand Manager, the design and application of Medair and, where applicable, institutional donor branding in all marking, visibility and field communication.
Communications Assistants Coordination
- Take part in the selection and hiring process of communication assistant(s) in collaboration with field HR and line manager. Help define and review objectives for assistants’ continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Languages
- Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
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2 years of professional experience in media, communications, marketing, or fundraising
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Excellent writing skills with the ability to target different audiences and to tailor output accordingly
-
Ability to process large amounts of technical information and to summarise and interpret it into layman’s language, identifying potential ‘human story’ angles and the most engaging aspects from a marketing perspective, against tight deadlines
-
Skilled photographer
-
Highly organised with a creative flair and a good attention to detail
-
Self-starter while being a team player. Ability to work alone (in terms of own objectives) yet in collaboration with others who are working towards very different objectives
-
Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
- Able to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
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Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
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Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values
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Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
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Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes
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Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
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Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
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Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts
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Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
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A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
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Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
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Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
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Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
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Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
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Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)
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Annual leave; Death and disability allowance
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Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
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Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
Application Process
Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:
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apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
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apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
Regional Communications Officer
Job posted by: Medair - Switzerland - Thu, 15 Oct 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland
Deadline Fri, 29 Jan 2016
Job type: Permanent
Location: Myanmar Nepal Philippines
Role and Responsibilities
Communicate Medair’s life-saving work, our vision, and ways of working to selected audiences, in the field and particularly those in Switzerland, Europe, and the U.S. Be a vital member of a diverse global team, developing and supporting communications and media for his / her programmes and actively pursuing opportunities for creative, audience-relevant, or wide-reaching outputs. Be involved in supporting private fundraising at a global level, enabling Medair to fulfil its mission. Work in close contact with the Marketing and Relationships department at Headquarters (HQ M&R) and its Affiliates. Advise HQ M&R, the field teams and programme leadership on communications and public messaging issues.
Project Overview
Medair has been present in the Asia Region in response to the emergency created by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) since 2013. It has on-going programming in Nepal responding to the most urgent needs of the people in areas hardest hit by the April 2015 earthquake, and it has started setting up a programme in Myanmar to be ready to respond to various humanitarian needs in the future. In all countries Medair takes a multi-sectoral approach wherever possible. It has on-going interventions in Health & Nutrition, Shelter, Cash / NFIs and Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH), assisting vulnerable host communities.
Medair
Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired and motivated by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure. Internationally recruited field and headquarters staff lead the organisation, supported by nationally recruited staff to implement programmes locally.
Workplace
Myanmar, Nepal, and the Philippines
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum 24 months
Key Activity Areas
Marketing and Relationships Resources
Travel frequently to field projects in each programme to pro-actively and re-actively obtain and pitch resources. Gather and prepare communication materials for input into the document management software and online photo database (photos, video footage, stories, quotes, programme updates, reports).
Gather and prepare fundraising materials (project overviews and proposals, reports, gift handles, direct marketing resources, thank-you videos).
Prepare, facilitate and accompany field visits of high profile visitors, photographers, journalists, or media crews. If and when applicable, draft terms of reference and contracts according to standard guidelines.
Media and Public Relations
Regularly monitor local press and events to be aware of and get information about local emergencies, high level visits, surveys, reports, or any other topic that could be of interest to the media. In case of emergency situations, immediately inform as a priority the HQ Press Relations Officer and Communications Resources Officer.
Social Media
Actively conceptualise, facilitate, and produce short content updates and creative, interactive features on Facebook and other social media such as Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest in coordination with the HQ M&R staff.
Institutional Donors Relations
Review proposals and reports in collaboration with HQ M&R, to insure compliance on communication agreements.
Brand and Co-Branding Coordination
Promote and review, under the guidance of the Brand Manager, the design and application of Medair and, where applicable, institutional donor branding in all marking, visibility and field communication.
Communications Assistants Coordination
Qualifications
Graduate / postgraduate / professional qualification
Languages
Experience / Competencies
2 years of professional experience in media, communications, marketing, or fundraising
Excellent writing skills with the ability to target different audiences and to tailor output accordingly
Ability to process large amounts of technical information and to summarise and interpret it into layman’s language, identifying potential ‘human story’ angles and the most engaging aspects from a marketing perspective, against tight deadlines
Skilled photographer
Highly organised with a creative flair and a good attention to detail
Self-starter while being a team player. Ability to work alone (in terms of own objectives) yet in collaboration with others who are working towards very different objectives
Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values
Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes
Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts
Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
Benefits
A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)
Annual leave; Death and disability allowance
Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
Working Conditions
This is a field-based position, and working and living conditions may be very different to those previously experienced.
Application Process
Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:
apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.