Junior Communication Officer

Job Purpose:

• S/he will be the focal point for the production of ICRC-specific local printed and audio-visual (AV) products (based on the needs identified by the COM department and its COM strategy) that aim at fostering understanding and acceptance of the ICRC in Egypt, as well as shedding the light on thematic topics and specific issues of concern as they arise.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Productions, distribution, stock management

• In close consultation and coordination with the Head of COM, s/he draws up an annual plan of action for the production and promotion of ICRC Egypt specific materials.
• Ensure to compile and keep up-to-date the Cairo Field Production Book.
• Under the supervision of Head of COM, in charge of and/or contributes to conception, elaboration and the production of context-specific printed and AV communication material tailored to a variety of audiences; including liaising with the delegation’s translators, printing and timely availability ; s/he regularly informs Cairo delegation of new or existing local, regional and institutional communication materials in Arabic.
• Ensures proper negotiations and follow-ups with printing/designing/production companies and in coordination with the RCC to produce communication tools based on the department's budget and the ICRC's standard administrative procedures.
• Establishes/updates and manages the contact lists of photographers, videographers, production companies, printing houses and other professionals of interest to produce ICRC material, or refer to the RCC for advice;
• In coordination with the COM team and the heads of other departments, plans for and orders the necessary quantities of publications and other ICRC productions from Cairo (Arabic) or from Geneva (English and French) and ensures that material is available at all times and up to date as per the respective departments' annual budget;
• Advises delegation departments on the distribution and promotion strategies to enhance the reach of COM materials to target audiences;

Reporting and administrative matters

• Reporting: contributes to the internal institutional reporting of the delegation.
• Administration: knows, applies and complies with all administrative procedures linked to the work; Support the Head of COM in managing the COM budget allocated for Production, respecting financial and administrative procedures.
• Treatment of information: registers and treats information accurately and sensitive issues confidentially. S/he ensures appropriate and sustainable systems to archive/document all key documents and materials of interest to Production work.