Appel d’offres : SOS Méditerranée recherche un(e) Gestionnaire de communication opérationnelle en Europe, basé à Bruxelles en Belgique.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Operations Communications Manager are to:  

  • Define, implement, coordinate, and supervise operational communications strategies and content productions linked to the vessel activities, which include context and risk analysis, the definition of communications lines and key messages. 
  •  Manage and provide support to the operations communications team working onboard the vessel and ashore. 
  •  Advise internal stakeholders on risks, dilemmas, priorities, and benefits of operational communications and public positioning. 
  •  Supervise the timely production, editing and archiving of operations-related internal and external communication materials enhancing SOS MEDITERRANEE’s testimony mission, public reporting and institutional memory on the central Mediterranean crisis and the plight of people rescued at sea. 
  •  Coordinate communications with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s operational partner onboard the Ocean Viking (IFRC) (defining joint messages, sharing content, reviewing, and amending publications…). 
  •  Liaise with the SOS MEDITERRANEE’s communications network and support the network’s fundraising needs linked to the vessel operations. 
  •  Draft and/or review, edit and disseminate internal and external communications content linked to the operations (information and data-gathering, proactive and reactive communications lines, testimonies, quotes, press releases, pictures, videos, tweets). 
  •  Lead and coordinate the network’s internal and external communications in times of operational crises and remain reactive to emergencies. 
  •  Manage the operational digital communications and social media content linked to the operations (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). 
  •  Supervise relations with international media, maintain close contact with journalists, facilitate the boarding of international media on each rotation of the vessel and organise media events (press conferences, briefings, visits) in collaboration with the SOS MEDITERRANEE’s communication network. 
  •  In emergencies with high media pressure, act as a spokesperson when necessary. 
  •  Provide guidance on how to deal with international and local media around operational matters. 

General Responsibilities:

  •  Understands and is committed to the vision, mission, and values of SOS MEDITERRANEE 
  •  Is always a mindful representative of SOS MEDITERRANEE’s identity values and objectives.
  •  Respects and observes SOS MEDITERRANEE’s communication positioning and guidelines. 
  •  Always respects and observes staff regulations and security rules.  
  •  Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers. 
  •  Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of employees and SOS MEDITERRANEE.

Training

  • Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science or related university degree.
  • Previous work experience of 5 years or more in humanitarian work, public relations, communications, journalism.
  • Proven experience in communications team management at field and headquarters levels.
  • Strong experience with crisis management .
  • Significant knowledge of the central Mediterranean Search and Rescue context and its evolution over the past 7 years.
  • Ability to analyse and handle complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong ability to work with stress, conflicting priorities, and tight deadlines. 

Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English by email to [email protected] and indicate “Application Operations Communication Manager” as the subject of the email.

Closing date : 02/07/2023