Communications Manager – ICMC, Geneva
The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is seeking a Communications Manager,
based in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Communications Manager will work closely with ICMC’s leadership to design the Commission’s
communications strategy and oversee its implementation. She/he will be responsible for ICMC’s
communication activities and outputs, including websites, social media, e-newsletters, media and
public relations, and marketing materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee communications policies and guidelines, manage the ICMC brand and ensure the production of high-quality work;
- Identify and manage upcoming communications opportunities and priorities and implement
- communication plans in collaboration with program teams;
- Supervise communications staff at headquarters and liaise closely with staff in
- liaison offices who have some responsibilities with communication activities;
- Develop and cultivate relationships with international and country-based journalists to raise
- ICMC’s profile and highlight migration issues;
- Write and edit a variety external communication materials, such as news releases, stories, op-eds, project updates and reports;
- Participate in field missions to gather materials, stories and social media content to be used
- for communication purposes;
- Manage the ICMC website, including day-to-day publication of content and longer-term renovations and development;
- Build communications capacity within the organization by organizing training sessions for
- staff members;
- Develop a pool of trusted professional communicators who could serve in consultant capacity
- to expand ICMC capacity as needed;
- Manage ICMC’s social media channels;
- Develop ICMC’s internal communications to better share information and knowledge and inspire improved cooperation between ICMC Headquarters and affiliated/field offices;
- Support fundraising activities through the organization of events, production of marketing
- materials, and leveraging ICMC’s website and social media platforms to reach a diverse set of
- supporters;
- Establish plans to measure and evaluate the impact of ICMC’s communications, contribute to
- donor reporting and manage the publication of the annual report.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or relevant field;
- University degree in related field, advanced degree and/or certificates an asset;
- Superior communications skills, both spoken and written. Fluency in English and a second language preferable;
- Strong leadership and people management skills;
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic and creative communication strategies;
- Experience in the humanitarian sector desirable;
- Excellent oral, editing and writing skills;
- Strong creative problem-solving and detail oriented;
- Ability to manage competing priorities;
- Ability to lead, coach, motivate a diverse team.
HOWTO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV of maximum four pages, a motivation letter and two
professional references with full and up to date contact details via email, to Melisa Ogliastri at ogliastri@icmc.net
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 May 2017
