IFRC Vacancy Announcement for Communications Manager

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious belief, class or political opinion. The office's role is to support the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) in delivering humanitarian services to the most vulnerable. More information on the organization and its activities can be obtained from the following website: www.ifrc.org

• Organization: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
• Location: Country Delegation Nepal, Red Cross Marg, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
• Contact Phone: 01-5385843, 01-5386100

Position: Communications Manager for IFRC

• Qualification:
  • Master's degree in communication, Journalism, Media Studies, digital media, or any other media-related field
• Experience:
  • 7-10 years of proven track quality experience in Communication for a humanitarian or development organization
  • Demonstrated experience in social media and account management
• Responsibilities:
  • Lead the IFRC Country Delegation on internal and external communications in coordination with Red Cross Red Crescent members and align with IFRC Regional Communications to ensure that the overall communication is functional across the IFRC Network in Nepal.
  • Meet global standards of the IFRC Principles with visibility, branding, innovation, and alignment to the highest quality.
  • This position is based in Kathmandu with regular field visits to programme/operation implementation districts.
  • Responsible for writing and editing, photo and video production and editing, generating social media content, graphic design, media relation, event coordination, and other communication support tasks as assigned by the Head of Delegation.
  • Ensure that high-level and leading-edge communication materials (both audio and visual) align with global best practices related to the operations and programme that the IFRC network is supporting Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) to implement and disseminate.

Application Process:

• Interested applicants should submit their CV accompanied by a cover letter demonstrating how their experience is relevant to the specific technical requirements and details of the job duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description no later than 01 May 2024.
• Detailed job responsibilities for the position can be obtained from the following website: www.jobsnepal.com/employer/international-federation-of-red-cross-and-red-crescent-societies-ifrc/8923
• The IFRC is an equal opportunity employer and women are highly encouraged to apply.
• The IFRC reserves the right to decide on the candidates and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.

For more information on the organization and its activities, you can visit www.ifrc.org.