CARE is seeking an Information & Communication Specialist that will facilitate communication flows to ensure that CARE decision-makers and key external stakeholders (including CARE implementing partners and Ebola affected communities) receive the information they need and to support accountability to key stakeholders by communicating the humanitarian situation and CARE's operations in a timely way in a format that is adapted to the target audience. A key responsibility of the Information and Communications Specialist/Advisor is to ensure that CARE staff decision-makers and their key partners can make decisions based on sound analysis and credible information.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- External Liaison and Communications
- Internal Liaison and Communications
- Information, Data Collection and Coordination
- Training
Primary Skills:
- University Degree in journalism and/or social Science specializing with media studies
- Prior experience travelling to, or working in, a developing country for CARE or another humanitarian agency in an emergency environment. A minimum of two-three years experience working with an NGO or UN agency, or equivalent, is preferred.
- Fluent written and spoken English. Preference will be given to candidates who speak more than one CI Member working language.
- Experience as a spokesperson.
- Experience working in journalism, communications, media, or PR; CARE-specific media work preferred.
- Strong understanding of print, radio, television and online media.
- Intermediate photography and/or filming skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE's core values and principles.
- Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations, including working overtime.
- Gender awareness and cultural sensitivity.
- Good time management and problem solving skills.
- Working experience in Freetown
- 3 – 5 years humanitarian aid experience.
- Multiple language skills desirable
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or photo-editing software and movie-editing software such as Adobe Premier
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please visit our website athttp://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&c...
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.
