Traineeship in the Global Communications Support Unit

Contract

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What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The ICRC's Global Communications Support Unit is offering a one-year paid traineeship at its headquarters in Geneva. The traineeship will be split 50/50 between two areas of activity as follows:

1. In close collaboration with HQ colleagues, assist the Head of the Global Communication Support Unit in leading the development of communication strategies and services (including tools and guidelines) delivered by Regional Communication Centres (RCCs) in the field; and
2. Work with the Publications team to support coordination of HQ and field productions (communication materials, publications etc.). This includes contributing to the supervision of field budgets and policies; reinforcing production capacities in the field; and generating professional, innovative and efficient communication tools and workflow at HQ and regional level.

Our ideal candidate is creative and motivated to strengthen their skills and experience relating to the production of communication strategies and guidelines and the management and administration of HQ and field production activities (budgeting, planning and productions publications and PDFs) in an international and multicultural humanitarian organization.

Reports to (role)

This role will be reporting to two different managers:

• 50%: Head of Global Communications Support
• 50%: Publications Manager

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

1. Communication Support

• Support the Head of the Global Communications Support in monitoring changes and implementing the RCCs' organizational model.
• Contribute to the drafting key documents and policies to be implemented at global/regional levels.
• Coordinate all information and promotion of RCC projects across the communication team and wider ICRC, including the management of an editorial calendar.
• Support the organization of internal workshops and meetings.
• Support the RCCs on day-to-day management of content of on the dedicated intranet space via the CMS.

2. Field Production

• Coordinate with and support the field in the planning and supervision of their production budgets, in conjunction with the finance division.
• Develop new training material for production workshops and support field colleagues in implementing the ICRC's corporate Visual Identity.

3. HQ Production

• Support the Publication Manager in managing publications (updates or new projects) from start to finish and take full responsibility for certain projects, liaising between HQ units and external agencies to achieve timely completion of individual projects.
• Keep an overview of the ongoing projects and update relevant supervision tools, by working with the Teamworks project management tool: open new projects, fill in key data, upload files, etc.; collect and sift information from various sources; photo correction management.
• Support the implementation of the ICRC's corporate Visual Identity relating to HQ publications.
• Occasional back up to the Field Print Production and Distribution Officer to respond to publication orders in the e-shop.

Certifications / Education required

University degree in communication/marketing or relevant work experience

Professional Experience required

• Experience in the management of communication projects
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; excellent command of Excel mandatory
• Knowledge of design/layout principles, including corporate visual identity
• Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Publisher is an advantage
• Knowledge of online creative tools (e.g. Piktochart)

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Lenght of assignment: 12 months
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3723.20 CHF
• Estimated start date: 01/06/2022
• Application deadline: 21/03/2022
• Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport - please upload it on your profile

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome application from all qualified candidates.