The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been operating in Yemen since 2008 using a protection of human rights framework. DRC initially worked in Yemen with mixed migrants coming from the Horn of Africa who are displaced by conflict and drought. Since then, DRC expanded its sectors of intervention and is now providing humanitarian assistance in nineteen governorates throughout the country. Current programme sectors include protection, food security & livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, humanitarian mine action and CCCM.

About the job

The Communications Officer will be responsible for the development and production of key communications messages and products in close coordination with the Humanitarian Policy Advisor, Programmes teams and other members of the Yemen team, ensuring these products are in line with DRC’s policy and guidelines, donor guidelines, programme priorities and are sensitive to the context in Yemen.

Responsibilities:.

Produce high quality communication materials such as feature stories, case studies, quotes, photographs, short videos, social media posts etc. and ensure accurate and rapid dissemination to the different stakeholders.
Develop and monitor communications plans and schedules, liaising with staff to ensure donor requirements, visibility, reports (annual report, etc.), publications (factsheets, etc.) and other products are produced in a timely manner.
Ensure all projects communication & visibility content and requirements are up to date by scheduling regular field visits and working with programme teams.
Ensure that all external communications products are in line with DRC, partners and donors guidelines and requirements. Maintain an up-to-date document with all donor communication and visibility guidelines.
Be the focal point and liaise with the communications/media team in the Middle East Regional Office (ME RO) as needed.
Engage local and national media and journalists to support positive communication of DRC’s programmes and advocacy activities in Yemen.
Generate high quality media coverage of DRC’s programmes and advocacy work in Yemen. This includes contributing to developing and disseminating press releases, questions and answers, media briefs, etc.
Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them as needed.
Take an active role in organising public events at field level as needed.
Contribute to the development of country communications standard operating procedures (SOPs) in coordination with the ME RO.

Required experience and competencies

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

About you

At least 2 years of experience in communications, media or journalism
Good understanding of the political and security situation in Yemen
Excellent oral, written and copyediting skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong media and communication materials for a range of audiences and platforms, including social media
Experience in taking and editing high-quality photos and/or in producing short films would be an advantage
Experience working in an international NGO
Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Languages****:

Fluent English and Arabic are essential

We offer

Contract length: DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until 31 December 2022, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.

Work place: Sana’a, Yemen with travel to the field.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National. This position will be placed at level (NMH1****)****.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our link below. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered:

Closing date for applications: February 27th 2022

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]. If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

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

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