FIELD COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (MANAGED BY ATHENS)

The Field Communications Officer is responsible for ensuring the visibility and improve acceptance of the project in the context in which MSF is working. He/she also contributes to the implementation of operational communication strategy in the mission according to MSF standards. Considering the above, Field Communications Officer’s main tasks are focused on media alert, local media management, content diffusion, content production, internal communication as well as reporting.

Tasks & Duties

• Establish and maintain regular relations with key local media contacts to promote MSF agenda
• Maintain close contact and organise events with key local media
• Monitor and report on local media, flag significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF
• Supervise the production and edit local communication tools and products
• Raise the awareness of the field team about how to communicate and maintain the reputation of MSF in dealings with patients, staff and other key stakeholders

Essential requirements

• University Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
• Previous working experience of at least two years in communications or journalism (preferably in a field context)
• Previous working experience in producing communications content & basic audiovisual skills (photo, video, editing)
• Fluency in English with emphasis on high communication skills (oral and written) 
• Advanced computer literacy
• Availability to work 12 months

Desirable requirements

• Professional experience supervising, managing or training staff
• Knowledge of other languages, in particular French and/or Arabic
• Previous international experience with INGOs, UN agencies, other humanitarian organisations, charities, etc.
• Experience working in developing countries

Key Personality Competencies

• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Flexibility and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage stress
• Advanced team -working skills
• Results and quality orientation
• Willingness to work in unstable areas

Before you apply

SECURITY AND SAFETY

Because ‘Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organization to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.

Field workers will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential mission before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice; individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possibilities they may face. Once in the mission, all MSF staff must strictly observe security rules and regulations; failure to do so may result in dismissal.