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Print Production Officer - Juba
Position : Print Production Officer - Juba
We are looking for a Print Production Officer.
The Print Production Officer is the focal person in the delegation to develop and implement communication projects and to purchase/produce print and promotional items. S/he is also responsible for planning and implementing the Field Production Book (FPB) process at the delegation level.
Functional Responsibilities
Content strategy:
- Oversees the design, production and reprinting of ICRC publications, dissemination material and other communications tools for the delegation, including departments and sub-sites.
- Is responsible for the proofreading of texts and correct layout of ICRC publications and other communications products produced by the Delegation, including departments and sub-sites.
- Is responsible for ensuring that all communication products produced by the delegation and sub-sites are in line with the ICRC’s Visual Identity.
- Provides creative input for the production of locally produced ICRC communication materials and tools for different target groups, including illiterate and semi-literate audiences.
- Develops and monitors budget according to Field Production Book (FPB).
- Supervises AV productions, such as videos, dubbing, radio spots and other communication.
- Supports the sub-delegations (Communications officers and HoSDs/HoOs) in their own production processes (newsletters, brochures, etc).
- Provides guidance, support, and advice to other departments within the delegation concerning their respective production needs and processes.
- Develops and maintains a network of suitably qualified and professional designers, audio professionals, suppliers, and printing houses in Juba.
- Ensures that designers, suppliers, and printing houses respect the professional standards required for the publication of ICRC products and that they adhere to the ICRC's Visual Identity, adapted appropriately for South Sudan.
- Manages the stock of publications and promotional items of the delegation, handles orders from the field, departments, and follows up on the delivery and dispatch of communication material from Juba to the field.
- Liaises closely with logistics and other communications department colleagues in Juba and in the field regarding SRs, tenders, handling of orders and payments to designers, suppliers, audiovisual and printing houses or professionals, etc.
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.
Required profile for job ad : Print Production Officer - Juba
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher degree in Print Production, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Communication. Post graduate studies in the above relevant degrees is an advantage.
- Very good knowledge of print production processes (from design to print) and of visual identity management, related software an asset.
- Over 3 to 5 years’ experience in project management and in the production of print tools relevant to humanitarian objectives and activities.
- Excellent and practical knowledge in Online Information Searching and Filtering, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Capacity to learn and use additional computer applications an asset.
- Knowledge of Design softwares an asset
- Experience in working with external suppliers (designers, printers, editors and translators).
- Field experiences an asset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English a must.
- Proficiency in Arabic and other local languages is an asset.
- Good knowledge in photography and videography an asset.
- Computer skills (competence in MS Office and other software); familiarity with digital communication tools.
- ICRC experience an asset. Knowledge in international humanitarian law is an asset.
Application Instructions
Applicants should create an account in the e-recruitment system via Job Ad | Southsudanjob.com before applying. All applications must be submitted online addressed to the HR Manager.
The deadline for application submission is on Tuesday 07th January 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
A one-page cover letter and a CV of no more than two pages, both in English, must be submitted to support your application. Only complete applications will be considered. Please note that this position is open only to South Sudanese nationals.
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.
Job criteria for job ad : Print Production Officer - Juba
- Job category : Management
- Industries : Edition, printing
- Employment type : Permanent contract - Fixed-term contract
- Region : Juba
- City : Juba
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Remote work :
No - Experience level : 2 to 5 years
- Educational level : Bachelor - Master
- Spoken language :
arabic > good level - english > fluent - Number of Position(s) : 1
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Team management :
No
- Maintenance
- Production
- Design
- Communication Strategy
- Management
- Brochures
- Production Processes
- Digital Communication
- Strategy
- Communication Projects
- Newsletters
- Monitoring
- Exploitation
- Processes
- Communication Plan
- Process
- Planning
- Communication
- Quality
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