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JIPS Multimedia & Communications Associate

Geneva

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Refugee rights and well-being
  • Closing Date: Closed

IN BRIEF

Title: Multimedia & Communications Associate

Duration: 6 months, from 1 September 2019 – 29 February 2020

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Position: full time junior position (100%)

 

The Multimedia & Communications Associate will receive a monthly allowance.

 

ABOUT JIPS

JIPS – the Joint IDP Profiling Service – is an inter-agency service, which was set up in 2009. Based in Geneva, JIPS is supervised by an Executive Committee (ExCom) comprised of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (NRC-IDMC), the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Office of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of IDPs, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Under our 2018-2020 strategy, our mission is “to advise, support and work with local and national governments, humanitarian and development actors to produce and use agreed-upon displacement data for decision-making. We do this by providing technical support to collaborative profiling and advising on other displacement data processes, engaging communities, and strengthening local capacity to inform collective solutions to displacement. We promote sharing of experience between local and global levels, and provide guidance on displacement data processes and their use for evidence-based policies and action.” With established expertise in both protracted and urban displacement crises, we provide direct field support and invest in the development of practical tools and guidance. Dedicated to capacity building and enhancing local ownership of data, we also make significant efforts in this regard. Believing that our experience provides relevant insights into relevant global policy processes and initiatives, we take time to share our knowledge through strategic advocacy and partner engagement. Read more about JIPS.

JIPS is a dynamic team that prioritises innovation, partnership and professional development. It functions according to a set of principles that guide both the content and approach to its work, that include: collaboration, community participation, complementarity, protection-orientation, and transparency.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to and in consultation with JIPS’ Communications and Advocacy Officer, the Associate’s main responsibility will be to develop and implement effective multimedia outputs and digital communications activities / campaigns to enhance JIPS’ online presence. The role will also involve contributing to the implementation of JIPS’ communications strategy with day to day tasks. This will include finding ways to tell the stories in the – often complex, technical and sensitive – aspects of displacement profiling and crafting engaging/ powerful stories, informing and implementing JIPS’ weekly editorial planning for JIPS’ blog, newsletter and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn), keeping its website up to date, and supporting the realisation of JIPS’ bi-annual thematic conference.

 

Description of key duties and responsibilities:

  • Leading on the creation and implementing of multimedia outputs (e.g. videos, gifs, interactive/animated infographics and data visualisation) and enhancing its digital communication activities, in line with JIPS’ communications strategy and branding
  • Working with the Communications and Advocacy Officer to manage the weekly editorial plan for JIPS’ blog, newsletter, and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) as well as overall communications plan using Asana
  • Drafting, editing and publishing diverse types of content and messages for different channels and audiences, both online and for print, relating to displacement profiling approaches and data processes
  • Contributing to active and effective dissemination, including by testing new ways to reach and engage with target audiences, as well as by researching partner feeds for interesting content/posts that can be shared through JIPS’ accounts
  • Maintaining the JIPS website up to date and optimising it for search engines
  • Supporting JIPS’ monitoring and evaluation efforts, including social listening / community management and by providing analysis and strategic insights
  • Supporting Helping to identify and leverage Drafting and creating visual materials in line with JIPS’ branding, as well as contributing new content ideas

In addition, the Associate will be able to contribute to JIPS’ various other communications activities, including the organisation and implementation of JIPS’ bi-annual conference (incl. logistics, communications campaign), publication design and launch events, as well as cross-department support on communications-related topics as needed.

 

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

Technical competencies:

  • Studies related to multimedia communications, digital communications, journalism, or related fields
  • Proven experience creating multimedia outputs and digital / social media communication
  • At ease using design software such as Adobe CC, and experience in editing images and producing multimedia content for various digital channels
  • At ease utilising content and social media management platforms such as Wordpress and Hootsuite
  • Good understanding of all aspects of digital communications and knowledge about current social media trends and techniques, knowledge of SEO / SEM a plus
  • Native English-speaker and fluent in Spanish, French and other UN languages a plus

 

Soft skills

  • Genuine interest in the non-profit sector, in particular forced displacement, migration, humanitarian or development work
  • A passion for communicating about complex and technical issues, such as displacement profiling and other data collection processes, and skilled at telling the stories in these topics / the data
  • A creative thinker devoted to crafting tailored content for websites, blogs, social media, and other communication channels for diverse target audiences ranging from decision makers to practitioners
  • A proactive approach to work, with a proven ability to work independently and problem solve
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure juggling multiple tasks, organisational skills, and high attention to detail essential
  • Good eye for design and branding a plus
  • Effective team player, resourceful and proactive with plenty of ideas, motivation and inspiration

 

CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS

The Multimedia & Communications Associate will be based in Geneva where JIPS is co-hosted by UNHCR and Danish Refugee Council (DRC). The contract will be facilitated by DRC on behalf of JIPS.

 

Salary and conditions

This is a temporary full-time contract from 1 September 2019 till 29 February 2020 (6 months, possibility of extension). This position will be placed at Employment Band – J (Associate) and DRC offers a fixed national contract with a monthly gross salary of app. 2.400 CHF. From this amount the candidate has to pay social security, income tax and mandatory health insurance. DRC does not pay any additional allowances (schooling, housing etc.).

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.  

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.  

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.ngo

 

Applications close 26 July 2019

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Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In the light of this, women are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employee. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics. However, please note that due to questions related to work- and residence permits, Swiss nationals, citizens of Schengen-countries and applicants with existing work- and residence papers for Switzerland have a certain preference. Yet, we want to clearly state that the lack of above-mentioned specifications is not a ground for rejection of applications.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

Need further information?  

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk   

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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