Senior Communications Officer
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a senior communications officer based in the UK or Kenya to lead the communications function of the What Works II Programme, with a compensation range of £52,210-£61,999/yr.
- Role
- Senior Communications Officer
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- United Kingdom and Kenya
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £52,210-£61,999/yr
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Senior Communications Officer will lead the communications function of the What Works to Prevent Violence - Impact at Scale Programme, focusing on advocacy, narrative development, and evidence dissemination.
What you'll do
- Lead the synthesis and translation of evidence from the grants and studies into accessible formats
- Coordinate with the EEI team and technical advisors
- Support the planning, delivery, and visibility of What Works II events and conferences
- Develop communication frameworks and strategic messaging
- Produce multimedia and communications content
- Supervise the Social Media and Digital Officer
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations or another related field
- Experience in development and humanitarian programming
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Experience in using social media for communications and advocacy
- Experience with quantitative and digital metrics data
- Proven ability to manage a heavy and fluctuating workload
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is open to candidates located and with the right to work in the United Kingdom and Kenya.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is £52,210-£61,999/yr.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations or another related field, experience in development and humanitarian programming, and fluent written and spoken English.
How can I apply?
Visit IRC Careers at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/London-UK/Senior-Communications-Officer_JR00004314.
Is the job remote?
This is a hybrid position with periodic travel to the field to visit programme activities or events.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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