Communications Manager

New York City

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: New York City
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The CRRD (Crisis Response, Recovery, and Development) Department houses all of the IRC’s Country Programs that implement our work, as well as the sector-specific Technical Units (TUs) which are the teams of experts that support IRC’s shift to more outcomes-driven and evidence-based programs. TUs collaborate closely with Country Program staff on the frontlines of program delivery and provide technical support to staff to help ensure our programs are high-quality and deliver results for the people we serve.

Job Overview:

Working closely with CRRD leadership and staff, the Internal Communications Manager will be a key player in:

•Strengthening internal communications: conveying key information compellingly in various formats, promoting its uptake, and collecting and sharing knowledge through various channels.

•Leading preparation, coordination, and follow-up for departmental meetings and events.

•Ensuring the Senior Vice President is briefed and prepped for high-profile/significant engagements, in partnership with the Director of Policy and Planning.

•Running special projects and initiatives as requested.

This role will require outstanding interpersonal, communications, and project management skills. It requires someone who is adept at working and collaborating across a large organization and team; who can be flexible in leading a variety of tasks; who relishes the idea of taking on new projects, and who brings creativity and a commitment to getting things done.

Major Responsibilities:

Internal Communications and Knowledge Management (65%)

•Support development and lead the implementation of a coherent and effective internal communication plan, leveraging different channels to reach a vast and diverse target audience

•Oversee the design and dissemination of a departmental newsletter and manage the Departmental ‘Rescuenet’ profile and pages on an ongoing basis, continuously improving these channels based on user feedback.

•Format and devise innovative visual representations and other materials for high profile presentations and documents for IRC leadership and other key partners to enhance visual appeal, understanding, and uptake of information.

•Write talking points, briefs and other content for Senior Leaders as requested.

•Support the development, maintenance, and accessibility of regional and country comms materials.

•Act as a liaison with other departments for information and communications requests.

Coordination and Administration (20%)

•Schedule and coordinate conferences, brown bags, and other departmental events

•Liaise with other departments on translation services and support the provision of translation services for the department

•Manage budgeting & payments for consultants and other relevant services

•Support team members in organizing and scheduling meetings and events with internal and external partners.

•Identify action items from Senior meetings and events for follow-up and track their progress and completion.

•Liaise with internal and external departments and stakeholders to advance content creation and knowledge management.

Project Management (15%)

•Own the project management of special projects and initiatives, running them independently, with oversight from and in close coordination with the Director of Policy and Planning and Sr Director of Finance, including scoping, gathering inputs, engaging key leaders, and supporting in developing strategies.

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