Officer, Communications – Spanish web content

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. IFRC is a membership organisation established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. IFRC’s headquarters is in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world.

As part of the global communications team, you will support the planning, repurposing and development of global IFRC content in Spanish for the IFRC’s new corporate website which will launch in 2021. You will ensure that high-quality content is showcased on ifrc.org, meaning that global messages, issues, emergencies, and resources are available and accessible to our significant Spanish-speaking audience.

The Officer, Communication is responsible for:

• Planning, writing and repurposing Spanish language content for ifrc.org

• Working with the Global Communications Team to support day-to-day operations of IFRC.org

• Working with the Global Communications Team to support other digital platforms and global campaigns (when required). This will include developing and supporting the development of compelling content to position the work and priorities of the IFRC and its National Societies among Spanish-speaking audiences.

• Monitoring and analysing web content performance across different timelines (monthly for management reports, daily for content management needs, as appropriate to measure campaign impact). Taking initiative to advise on adjustments to ensure targets are met and continued strategic growth.

• With the support of the X Media Campaigning team and/or Regional Office, support Spanish-speaking National Societies with writing-for-web advice and training.

• Playing an active and constructive role as a member of the Global Communications Team, contributing to daily and situational monitoring of humanitarian issues and news.

• Being flexible in your work definition according to needs and priorities and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources.

• Be a pro-active team member by anticipating needs and fostering a workplace culture that models proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance, and value for money.

• Foster a co-creative environment with colleagues in Geneva, regions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and an open and cooperative relationship with external actors
• Be prepared to ensure business continuity over irregular hours where needed.

• Support the communications efforts of the Americas Regional Office when capacity allows.

Required:

• University degree in a related field e.g.,/ communications, journalism, marketing, IT.
• Training in web content creation and/or management or related field

 Required:

• At least 3 years experience in web publishing and/or digital content creation.
• Demonstrated success in first-class writing for the web and working with content management systems.

Preferred: 

• Experience working in an international humanitarian, public health, development context, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drafting compelling communications content for a variety of communications channels.
• Remote working experience.
• Experience in working with Drupal CMS.

Experience in working with HTML, CSS

Required:

• Native-level written Spanish skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Self-supporting in IT.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of digital content and platforms for external communications and advocacy purposes.
• Comfortable working and communicating in a diverse and international environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Video editingand production.
• SEO optimization.

Competencies and Values

VALUES:Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Societies and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES:Managing Staff Performance; Managing Staff Development; Strategic Orientation

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic Orientation; Leadership; Empowering Others

Important Note:

• Please note that the selected candidate will be hired through a national contract; therefore, only nationals of the country or foreigners holding a valid work permit will be considered.

• The incumbent is responsible to abide by Federation policies, procedures, plans, and applicable national laws.

• The closing date is midnight Geneva time

• Only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified

Multilocation

This is a local staff position that can be based in any of the IFRC Americas duty stations: Buenos Aires (Argentina), San José (Costa Rica), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Kingston (Jamaica), Managua (Nicaragua), Panama City (Panama), Lima (Peru), or Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago). Candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in those countries during the application phase.