Communication Coordinator

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Turkana County, Kenya
Develop and implement communication strategies
Manage media relations
Create compelling content
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Senior Communication Coordinator develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies, manages media relations, creates compelling content, engages stakeholders, documents success stories, and oversees overall communication activities.
  • The role involves leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance the organization’s visibility, impact, and advocacy efforts for the CGPP project.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • develop and implement communication strategies
  • manage media relations
  • create compelling content
  • stakeholder engagement
  • disease surveillance and community engagement
  • content development and distribution
  • public relations and social media content

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-driven, passionate change-maker
  • positively impacting the lives of millions
  • One Health approach
  • creative and strategic thinker
  • work under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, communication or other medical related fields
  • minimum of 5 years of experience in health communication
  • Experience with various media types
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to understand public health data
  • Expert command of Content Management System platforms
  • Fluency in English & Swahili both in oral and written
  • Willingness to travel frequently

Work Rights

Not specified

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