Country: Greece
Closing date: 15 Apr 2016
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a neutral and independent humanitarian organization, has a vacancy at its Mission in Athens for a resident position:
Communication and Press officer (M/F)
Under the authority of the Head of Mission and in coordination with Europe Mission and HQ communication departments, the Communication Field Officer develops communication programs in Greece. He/she is in charge of public relations, with media as well as with other organizations. He/she provides environment scanning analysis, elaborates communication tools for other departments, and contributes to the reporting.
General Overview
Provides environment scanning analysis on the political/humanitarian environment and migrations related issues.
Initiates, produces and/or supervises the production of communication tools (print, photo, AV, web edition and social media), ensuring the production of quality communication tools in line with the ICRC's Corporate Visual Identity.
Develops network and public relations (Greek and international media, social networks, Red Cross Movement, other NGOs and institutions).
Participates to the follow-up and reporting on humanitarian issues and other issues potentially of interest for ICRC activities in Greece.
Ideal profile
University degree or professional diploma (Communication, Human or Political Science, etc.)
3-5 years’ work experience in a similar field
Fluent in Greek and English, other languages an asset
Very good computer skills
Very good analytical and writing skills
Very good networking capacities
Confirmed capacity to analyze the political and social environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, diplomacy and organizational skills; ability to prioritize work
A demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels both internally and externally
Ability to work in a team in a multicultural environment
The newly-recruited Communication & Press Officer will be working under a Greek contract of employment (Greek legislation and Greek salary scale).
How to apply:
Application Deadline: 15 April 2016
Please send your application (CV + Letter of motivation) in English to dlecarre@icrc.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.