Impact Communications Specialist
Lead the implementation of the ER-CAP communications strategy.
Overview
Lead the implementation of the ER-CAP communications strategy.
You have:
- Master’s degree in communications, Journalism, Development Studies, or related field
- At least 4–6 years of experience in communications in humanitarian or development contexts
- Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills
- Experience producing multimedia content (photo/video/digital)
- Understanding of conflict-sensitive and ethical communications approaches
- Familiarity with donor-funded program and reporting requirements (especially Sida or similar donors)
- Experience working with consortium or multi-partner program
Potential interview questions
| Can you give an example of how you developed a communication strategy in a previous role? | The interviewer wants to assess your strategic planning skills. | Discuss a specific instance where you formulated and implemented a communication strategy, highlighting the key components. |
| Describe a time when your storytelling skill helped to convey a complex message effectively. | This question aims to evaluate your storytelling ability in communications. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that your communications are ethically grounded and conflict-sensitive? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to engage stakeholders in communications processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe your experience with digital communications and the tools you have used? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the impact of your communication strategies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to adapt your communication approach based on feedback. What did you learn? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you balance the need for program visibility with the principles of Do No Harm in your communications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
