Médecins du Monde/Doctors of the World/Medicos del Mundo – International Network (MdM)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking a communication coordinator to work full time on a one-year contract with the international network of Doctors of the World. This position can be based in the following national offices of our Network: France, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium. We offer a unique opportunity to work in a rewarding and challenging work environment with a strong focus on leadership, strategy and community building.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting directly to the co-coordinators of the network, the communication coordinator will closely work with/for the members of the communications community which is composed of communications managers of all 16 chapters of the DoW network. The communication coordinator will be closely linked to the Global Voice Steering Group of the Network and be key in developing and implementing multilingual and international communications strategies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contribute to the development of strategic outlines for the internal and external communication within the network

• Assess and analyse tools and mechanisms of internal and external communication
• Conduct an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of internal and external network communication
• Coordinate the development of strategic outlines and monitor their implementation within the network
• Develop communication objectives for 2020
• Draft the Annual Workplan along with the Communication Community for 2020

2. Lead and facilitate the communications community of the network

• Organize monthly online meetings and annual face-to-face workshops
• Ensure information sharing and feedback
• Report to the Global Voice Steering Group

3. Recommend and coordinate external communication events for the network

• Identify the human, logistical and financial resources required
• Coordinate the implementation of external communication events
• Establish a calendar of external communication events
• Lead the implementation of a common visual identity and a coherent messaging for the network
• All activities must be closely coordinated with the communication community

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master degree in communication / journalisme /social science
• At least 10 years experience in a similar position
• Extensive knowledge on communications tools and strategies
• At least 5 years experience in an NGO
• At least 2 years experience in international networks and/or platforms

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Know how to be

• Be dynamic, responsive, creative and able to adapt to new situations
• Leadership, responsibility and autonomy
• Be versatile and organized
• Ability to manage priorities and emergencies
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Assertive communication and conflict management skills
• Have a good sense of humour

Know how

• Good understanding of how to plan and implement communications strategies
• Competence in monitoring and evaluation tools for communication activities
• Proficiency or near native level English (written/oral communication)
• Excellent command of French and/or Spanish
• Master a journalist style of writing
• Synthesize and write messages in an accessible language
• Proficiency in oral and written presentation techniques
• Good knowledge of Desktop Publishing tools (DTP) and appropriate word and image processing software, (i.g. Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing
• Master Indesign, Illustrator & Photoshop/Final Cut ou Premiere Pro

CONDITIONS:

• Full time contract
• 1 year (starting date : 6th of january 2020)
• Possible location : Spain (Madrid), France (Paris), Netherlands (Amsterdam), UK (London), Belgium (Brussels), Germany (Munich)
• Competitive renumeration