International Medical Corps
Officer, Field Communication
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Posted date 5th January, 2024 Last date to apply 9th January, 2024
Country Pakistan Locations Shaheed Benazir Abad
Category Community & Social Services
Type Contractual Position 1
Experience 3 years
Status Closed

JOB SUMMARY  
The primary role of the Officer, Field Communications, is to support the Country Communication team in developing communications materials that highlight International Medical Corps’ achievements. The candidate must have the ability to work closely with different teams at the field level and at the national level.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.


MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Visiting field locations on a regular basis with program teams and developing a rapport with program beneficiaries to gather content for success and case stories in the local language and/or English. 
•    Carrying out field visits to capture high-quality photographs and video footage of program interventions. 
•    Filling out consent forms and photo submission forms to accompany the videos and photos captured, ensuring that those whose images we are capturing give informed consent (verbally or in writing), and providing clear file names and captions. 
•    Archiving the content—including interviews, transcripts, photos, videos and other relevant materials— in an organized manner. 
•    Attending program activities at the field level, working with the program team to document them and contributing to the monthly newsletter. 
•    Assist field teams in organizing activities around and/or recognition of humanitarian holidays or other days of recognition, as well as workshops and meetings. Document them for contribution to the newsletter. 
•    Accompany missions to field areas.  
•    Assist in public outreach and awareness initiatives, including media relations and outreach, cultivating relationships with reporters and pitching stories, working closely with country and field teams.
•    In coordination with the country’s Officer, Communications (or other Communications staff), lead and organize in awareness-raising and advocacy events in the field areas.
•    Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.
•    Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
 

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in journalism with majors in photography and videography.  
•    3+ years’ experience in corporate communications in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume work environment. 
•    Strong photography and videography skills are required. 
•    Ability to work successfully and effectively as part of a team.
•    Solid computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with the design and production process. 
•    Prior experience working with NGOs as a photographer in the humanitarian or development field
 

Additional Technical or Language Requirements
English, Sindi & Urdu

CODE OF CONDUCT

 
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
 

SAFEGUARDING

 
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

 
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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