Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Communications, MENA

Lead the IRC's communications strategy across the MENA region to raise its profile and advocate for clients.

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Lead the IRC's communications strategy across the MENA region to raise its profile and advocate for clients.

You have:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international affairs or related field
Eight plus years of professional experience in communications, preferably with a focus on international affairs or issues that cross with the humanitarian sector
English (required)
Arabic (required)
Ability to balance partnership with various departments and creative, breakthrough communications efforts
Experience managing a team of communications professionals to successfully deliver on a 360-degree communications strategy
Experience working in emergency crisis contexts and ability to deliver results under pressure
Demonstrate a flexible approach and ability to navigate ambiguity, as well as multiple projects and competing priorities at once

Describe a time when you successfully managed a communications strategy during a crisis. What challenges did you face?	This question examines your ability to handle high-pressure situations in communication roles.	Focus on specific examples, detailing your approach to managing the situation and the outcomes.
How do you build relationships with journalists and media outlets?	The interviewer wants to understand your networking skills and media relations strategies.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful fundraising campaign you led? What strategies did you use?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What approach do you take to ensure the content you deliver is client-centered?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would handle multiple competing priorities in a busy work environment.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep up with the latest trends in communications and media?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in using digital media for storytelling?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced as a media spokesperson, and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.