Communications Officer

Contract

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Introduction

DRC (Danish Refugee Council), founded in Denmark in 1956, is Denmark’s largest and the world’s leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organization.

Our vision is to assist refugees, internally displaced people, and their host communities to a dignified life. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout conflict displacement by providing shelter, food, and hope in terms of work, education, and integration towards a sustainable future.

Since 1998, programmes in the South Caucasus are designed through a “protection lens”, ensuring that all activities integrate protection principles. As such, we will continue to work on expanding our knowledge and ensure durable solutions are provided to IDPs, returnees and host communities, and as well as make IDPs, returnees, host communities and persons in a refugee-like situation aware of and actively claim their rights, through legal assistance and awareness raising.

The main DRC donors in the South Caucasus in 2024 are the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SIDA, the European Union. The fundraising efforts have been undertaken with other donor organizations, which could potentially affect organizational priorities, the scope of work and tasks related to this position.

Position’s Overall Objective:

As a member of a Senior Management Team (SMT), the Communications Officer for the DRC South Caucasus under the supervision of the Country Director, and in coordination with the Head of Programme, is expected to support the development and implementations of DRC South Caucasus communication strategy.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing DRC SC communication and visibility activities.
• Support project managers in developing communication and visibility plans for their projects.
• Be directly responsible for the day-to-day coordination and implementation of the communication and visibility plans for different projects.
• Prepare and update information in Georgian and English on DRC SC’s Facebook page.
• Provide support to the development and production of project related visibility materials e.g. leaflets, banners, newsletters, thematic bulletins, photobooks, etc.
• Logistical assistance and support to programme staff in the organization of conferences and workshops and ensuring media coverage.
• Provide support in arranging advocacy events to programme staff via liaison with media outlets.
• Prepare and translate press releases, agendas, minutes of the meetings, etc.
• Provide support in capturing photos at different events;

Other:

1. Perform other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the DRC Country Director.
2. As a SMT member, actively contribute to and participate in Senior Management Meetings.

About you:

To succeed in this role, we expect the candidate to be a leader and a supportive and collaborative colleague. We are looking for an individual who has worked in multinational and multicultural environments and can embrace and promote our culture of Diversity and Inclusion.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• A university degree in Journalism and mass communication, or another relevant field is required.
• Proven experience in media, corporate communications, journalism, or related fields.
• Full professional fluency in English and Georgian languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Good networking skills.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 11 months with possible extension subject to funding

Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff. This position is placed at salary Scale Band H

Duty station: Tbilisi, Georgia

Working terms: Part-time

Availability: 20th February 2024

Application process

We only accept online applications at https://drc.ngo under Vacancies >Current Vacancies. Click on the vacancy then on ‘Apply for position’ at the bottom of the window. Please indicate at least two references with contact information.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English no later than February 2, 2024, till 24:00.

We only accept online applications.

Please indicate at least two references with contact information.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

DRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.