Digital Officer - Juba

• University degree in a relevant discipline such as political science, international relations, journalism, communication management or public relations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English a must.
• Good knowledge in photography and videography an asset.
• Languages spoken in the region of assignment, as well as Arabic an asset.
• Computer skills (competence in MS Office and other software); familiarity with digital communication tools.
• At least 3 years' work experience in a field relevant to journalism, communication (e.g., media relations and content generation); experience with the humanitarian sector is an asset.
• ICRC experience an asset. Knowledge in international humanitarian law is an asset.
• Excellent public communication skills and sound knowledge of the media environment.  
• Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country.

Application instructions.

• Applicants are requested to create an account online in the e-recruitment system via Job Ad | Southsudanjob.com before applying.
• All applications must be submitted online through E-Recruitment System until 17th November 2024 to the attention of the HR Manager.

A one-page Cover Letter and CV of no more than 2 pages, in English should be provided to support your application. Position is open to South Sudanese nationals only. 
 
Commitment to Diversity
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, especially women and persons with disabilities.

We encourage persons with impairments to clearly indicate in their application how we can assist them during the recruitment process.
 

Code of Conduct and Confidentiality
The ICRC does not tolerate fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Therefore, selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks. All staff hired by ICRC are also expected to follow the ICRC’s Code of Conduct.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
 
Strategy

• Contributes to the development and implementation of South Sudan delegation's Communication Strategy and public communication plan in coordination with the Communication Coordinator; contributes to the implementation of COM plan of actions in the field sub-structures.
• Contributes to the sections on public communication objectives in the ICRC's annual planning and reporting documents (e.g..,planning for results,monitoring for results) in coordination with the line manager.
• Regularly reviews the effectiveness and impact of ICRC media activities in South Sudan, proactively proposes new, engaging ideas.
• Proactively or on request, leads, contributes to, and participates in working groups, taskforces and other Delegation or Sub-Delegation mechanisms.