Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is โto inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies to prevent and alleviate human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.โ The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The IFRC's work is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters is organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with regular travel to other African countries. The Communications Officer, Audio Visual (AV) will report to the Regional Communications Manager in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Purpose
The Communications Officer, Audio Visual (AV) will be responsible for drawing attention to and highlighting the humanitarian situation, needs of the affected people and Red Cross Red Crescent response through visual communication by producing high-quality and compelling video materials (i.e., footage, b-roll, edited clips, etc.) that the media and Movement partners can use.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Content Strategy
Develop, implement, and maintain effective content strategies to increase the visibility and understanding of the work of the IFRC and the African National Societies. Lead initiatives for capacity building of African NS - through training and support to NS staff and volunteers on communication best practices, including writing, public speaking, media engagement, and social media management.
Content Production
Media Relations
Support media relations by responding to requests for audio-visual materials on time. Proactively identify opportunities to pitch audio-visual content to media outlets. Organize and facilitate media visits to project sites and interviews with IFRC representatives and National Societies. Maintain positive media relationships with local, regional, and international outlets to ensure accurate and positive coverage of IFRC and NS activities.
Capacity Building
Lead initiatives for capacity building of African NS through training on audio-visual communication best practices on packaging content through, writing, media engagement, and social media management.
Emergency Communications & Deployment
Support emergency communications by deploying to affected regions to manage urgent and timely communications responses. Implement the emergency communication rapid deployment mechanism to ensure speedy online and media coverage. Establish quick contact with affected National Societies to coordinate emergency messaging and provide on-the-ground support.
Duties applicable to all staff.
Actively work towards the achievement of the goals of the Federation Secretariat. Abide by and work by the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.Education
Advanced University Degree in Mass Communication; Film, Journalism or other relevant field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Preferred.Experience
At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including skills in gathering and packaging content. Required. Experience and understanding in Mass Communications, Marketing, Film, Journalism or another relevant field. Required. Work experience with RC/RC. Preferred. Experience in social media management and editing programs, Adobe Premier Pro, Canva, InDesign and Illustrator. Required. Experience operating audio-visual content such as professional cameras, sound equipment. Required. Good knowledge and relevant work experience in the regional context. Preferred. Experience working outside of home country. Preferred.