Officer, Comunications (Audio Visual) at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Job Purpose

The Communications Officer, Audio Visual (AV) will be responsible for drawing attention to and highlighting the humanitarian situation, needs of the affected people and Red Cross Red Crescent response through visual communication by producing high-quality and compelling video materials (i.e., footage, b-roll, edited clips, etc.) that the media and Movement partners can use. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Content Strategy

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective content strategies to increase the visibility and understanding of the work of the IFRC and the African National Societies.
• Lead initiatives for capacity building of African NS - through training and support to NS staff and volunteers on communication best practices, including writing, public speaking, media engagement, and social media management.

Content Production

• Develop an editorial strategy for content collection in Africa. Work with the IFRC global communications team to propose and develop compelling narratives using video content, guided by the editorial calendar.
• Capture and edit human impact stories that are high-quality, compelling video footage and b-roll guided by the editorial strategy and tailored for a range of communications channels.
• Systematically gather, record, and submit comprehensive data and information on video content captured (i.e., consent forms, shot lists, captions, extended narrative, etc.).
• Produce footage and information in line with the ethical values of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, adhering to IFRC video guidelines.
• Share captured and edited materials according to IFRC processes and guidelines for wider distribution and use.
• Travel regularly in Africa to create content and support NS communications efforts.

Media Relations

• Support media relations by responding to requests for audio-visual materials on time.
• Proactively identify opportunities to pitch audio-visual content to media outlets.
• Organize and facilitate media visits to project sites and interviews with IFRC representatives and National Societies.
• Maintain positive media relationships with local, regional, and international outlets to ensure accurate and positive coverage of IFRC and NS activities.

Capacity Building

• Lead initiatives for capacity building of African NS through training on audio-visual communication best practices on packaging content through, writing, media engagement, and social media management.

Emergency Communications & Deployment

• Support emergency communications by deploying to affected regions to manage urgent and timely communications responses.
• Implement the emergency communication rapid deployment mechanism to ensure speedy online and media coverage.
• Establish quick contact with affected National Societies to coordinate emergency messaging and provide on-the-ground support.

Duties applicable to all staff.

• Actively work towards the achievement of the goals of the Federation Secretariat.
• Abide by and work by the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

• Advanced University Degree in Mass Communication; Film, Journalism or other relevant field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Preferred.

Experience

• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including skills in gathering and packaging content.  Required.
• Experience and understanding in Mass Communications, Marketing, Film, Journalism or another relevant field. Required.
• Work experience with RC/RC. Preferred.
• Experience in social media management and editing programs, Adobe Premier Pro, Canva, InDesign and Illustrator. Required.
• Experience operating audio-visual content such as professional cameras, sound equipment. Required.
• Good knowledge and relevant work experience in the regional context. Preferred.
• Experience working outside of home country. Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Proactive and good at taking initiative. Required.
• Good analytical skills and solution-oriented. Required.
• Proficiency with digital communications technologies and platforms. Required.
• Ability to work well in a multicultural team. Required.
• Excellent stress management skills, strong communicator. Required.
• Experience with humanitarian diplomacy is a plus. Preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, often to remote locations under challenging conditions. Required.
• Mastery of Microsoft office including the ability to write high quality documents and create graphics from raw data. Required.
• Fluently spoken and written English. Required.
• Good command of an IFRC official language – French. Preferred.