Appel à candidature  : Recrutement d’un(e) Responsable de la communication du CTA en Europe.

Purpose of the position

The Communication Officer supports the Communications and Policy Advisor in developing and executing strategies in the areas of communication for the Central Tracing Agency (CTA) in relation to the international armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine (in coordination with relevant Red Cross & Red Crescent National Societies (NS) and ICRC field delegations).

The officer supports in developing speaking lines, public communication, and other tools to foster timely and effective communication. Facilitates the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Communication (MOV COM) and promotes the Restoring Family Links (RFL) services in context of the conflict alone. Contributes to the media relations file upon request.

Main duties and responsibilities

Movement Communication: Works with relevant colleagues at the headquarter and the field to facilitate Restoring Family Links communication information exchange, production support, and relevant public communication. The officer contributes to defining regional approaches to the Movement Communications, including the guidelines and tools. Supports the production of the audio-video, print, and other materials in the region.

Public communication: Supports the media relations in line with the institutional communication strategies and approaches by acting as a spokesperson upon request, develops the public communication lines in a coordinated manner. Contributes to developing production and content generation to be showcased on ICRC.org and institutional social media channels. Supports when needed with drafting key messages and content on topics of interest.

Operational Communication: Supports the call center of the CTA Bureau in the definition of the communication lines. Regularly updates the Q&A for call operators in close coordination with relevant colleagues. Collects stories and other content, as well as best practices.

Other Tasks: 

• Supports the CTA Bureau in new communications initiatives, upon request.
• Supports with translation, if needed.