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General Role Description
- Advises the Head of Mission (HoM) on key humanitarian issues. Liaises and coordinates with other ICRC departments to facilitate the Mission’s overall strategies and objectives.
- Helps shape engagement with humanitarian, multilateral, political and regional fora; increasing the acceptance and understanding of the ICRC’s humanitarian work.
- Designs, plans & implements outreach activities for humanitarian diplomacy, communication and partnership objectives.
- Identifies, maintains and broadens a network of contacts at national level under supervision of HoM.
- Identifies and leverages public positioning opportunities for ICRC in the UAE in line with the institutional and delegation strategies.
- Coordinates and implements the Mission’s event management strategy in line with these opportunities.
- Is responsible for events organized by and/or with the ICRC in the UAE, and ensures portfolios are kept up to date.
- Contributes to representing the ICRC externally, building the necessary understanding, acceptance and support for the organization among key stakeholders.
- Focal point for local media and communication outreach and objectives, in close coordination with the HoM and the broader ICRC Communication’s teams, with a view of strengthening ICRC image.
- Focal point for relationships and program coordination with the National Society.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum 10 years’ work experience in humanitarian action, political affairs, strategic communication and/or partnerships.
- In-depth knowledge of and familiarity with the UAE, as well as the GCC and the wider Middle East.
- Good understanding and ideally first-hand experience of current humanitarian issues and priorities
- Knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
- Relevant existing professional and personal networks across the UAE.
CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION REQUIRED
- University degree or equivalent experience in field(s) relevant to the role and / or wider work of the ICRC.
- Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) .
- Excellent digital literacy (MS Office, CRMs, Business Intelligence Tools, social media, etc.).
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation and networking skills
- Experienced at connecting at all levels, explaining complex issues to others and presenting the ICRC, the Movement and its activities in an engaging and concise manner.
- Deep commitment to an inclusive and respectful way of working and approach to humanitarian issues.
- Strong monitoring, analytical and reporting skills both verbal and in writing.
- Highly organized person. ▪ Good understanding of current humanitarian issues and priorities. Collaborative approach, characterized by intentional inclusion, thoughtful action and decisionmaking, empathy, discretion and tact.
- Outgoing personality with outstanding communication skills both in English and Arabic. French is an asset.
- Presentation skills.
How to apply
Please submit your introduction letter and CV no later than 30 June 2024 to kow_recruitment_services@icrc.org with subject line: Humanitarian Affairs and Comm Advisor.