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Switzerland: Communications and Change Manager for HR and the People Management Programme

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Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Aug 2015

The ICRC is currently recruiting for a:

Communications and Change Manager

For HR and the People Management Programme

Permanent position based in Geneva

Female or male - at 100 %

JOB PURPOSE

The People Management Program (PMP) is a strategic initiative that will enhance the ICRC’s capacity to protect the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance by ensuring that it has the best possible people in all locations across the world, that its staff feel well managed, motivated and supported and that there is an HR function that is fit for purpose.

The primary purpose of the Communications and Change Manager is to initiate, oversee and coordinate communications on behalf of the HR department in general and the PMP in particular. The priority will be to ensure the timely communication and engagement of staff during different stages of the PMP and implementation of the various projects.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, proven project management competencies and solid experience in managing change. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and have ICRC or Red Cross Red Crescent Movement experience, in particular in the field of communication.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication management

  • Ensures consistency, coordination and proper sequencing of communication about the PMP (overall programme and specific projects) and major change initiatives within the HR department.
  • Develops communication and change management materials for the PMP and HR department such as presentations, interactive FAQs, PMP updates, articles.
  • Develops and uploads regular content about the PMP on the intranet and manages the HR and PMP intranet pages through close liaison with the relevant departments.
  • In coordination with the head of the internal communication unit ensures consistency with established best practices, complementarity and proper sequencing and synergy with other institutional projects in internal communication.
  • Helps ensure or works towards ensuring that staff have a good understanding of the PMP and HR Transformation, its implications and advantages for all those affected.

Stakeholder planning and management

  • Conducts and updates evidence-based stakeholder analysis (including change readiness/impact assessments) and plans targeted communication approaches for the different stakeholder groups of each project.
  • Establishes formal and informal stakeholder feedback mechanisms and conducts regular stakeholder research to inform project policies and decisions.
  • In coordination with IM and the digital com advisor, establishes stakeholder communication networks based on both existing and new structures within ICRC to ensure regular two way communication.
  • Records, monitors and analyses programme trends based on stakeholder feedback, sharing this information with the PMP and HR management to inform policy and decision.

Support for strategic/ Change Management

  • Supports the Programme Manager and the Director of HR by providing them with relevant information on change management and best communication practices that can help inform high level programme decisions.
  • Ensures the PMP’s & HR change management strategy remains updated and relevant and puts in place an approach for the transformation of the HR department (organisation and workforce transition)
  • Ensures that on-going change management and communication issues are addressed and included in the PMP road map and other key strategic documents as well as in HR strategic thinking.
  • Proactively advises the PMP and HR leadership team (HRLT) on change management and communication issues.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Advanced University Degree in communication or related field
  • Work experience in internal communication, change management and/or organizational development
  • Experience in working in or managing a communication function that supported organizational change
  • Experience in managing change within a multi-layered / matrix organisation with high degrees of local ownership and involvement
  • ICRC or Red Cross Red Crescent Movement experience is highly desirable, in particular in the field of communication

****REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES****

  • Strong ability to creatively turn strategic orientations into effective communications and change plans with practical ability to implement
  • Ability to communicate complex issues in a simple, engaging and concise manner
  • Ability to address employee issues and questions in a supportive, authentic and transparent way
  • Knowledge of a broad range of communication techniques and tools with technical skills in delivering communications outputs
  • Exceptional writing and presentation skills, in English, with good oral skills in French
  • Strong interpersonal engagement and relationship management skills

****Length of assignment: 2 years extendable****

****Starting date: 1 October 2015****


How to apply:

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements set out above, please send us your application (CV and cover letter) by 16 August 2015 at the following address: application_hq@icrc.org
In the subject line of your email, please put “CIM / PMP – Application – Com & Change Manager.”

Only applications sent to this email address will be considered. If you do not receive a reply within one month, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.


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