Field Communication Officer
03 Aug 2009 07:34:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Jan 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Workplace : Based in capital city or main field base in on e of our field programmes in Afghanistan, DR Congo, Madagascar, Somalia, Southern Sudan, Sudan (Northern States), or Uganda Starting Date: ASAP Contract Details: This position is not currently open, but frequently required in the Field Open-ended contract, 100%, minimum 1 year Closing date: If applying, candidates will be considered for the next available open position. Project Overview Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation projects in countries of high vulnerability Responsibilities To provide quality support for the work involved in the management of the Country Programme. To support Medair Marketing at Headquarters by providing and facilitating relevant and timely information for Medair’s communication and fund raising activities. Ensure good Medair visibility in the field. Qualifications •Communications or related PR, Media related field Experience •Minimum 2 years professional experience in a similar position •Representing and connecting abilities within the media-network •French, German or Dutch an asset Medair standard working requirements for the field •Minimum 3 months overseas work experience •Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values •Strong English communication skills (oral and written) •Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions •Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty •Single or married - without children, no dependent children •Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) To apply for this position For full information on this and other Medair work opportunities, please click on the link below and follow the Experienced Relief Worker path: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
