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Background:
About DRC Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. DRC assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. In the East Africa and the Great Lakes, DRC applies a regional approach with operational presence in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Geographic Scope: Country (Sudan) DRC Sudan has experienced a significant strategic and operational shock following the onset of the crisis and is the country operation is responding to the evolving emergency as part of the inter-regional Sudan response plan. With the outbreak of conflict, DRC Sudan has reprogrammed activities to emergency modalities, and has deployed emergency teams to participate in joint needs assessments as well as conduct Rapid Protection Assessments. DRC continues to operate in Central Darfur, Gedaref and South Kordorfan with the provision of life-saving assistance of Emergency relief, Protection and FSL as well as establishing new operational presence in White Nile and Al Gezira and re-establishing the Country Office in Gedaref. Ongoing efforts to re-establish operations in Khartoum and new areas to respond to the increasing needs. Purpose The Communications Officer will promote DRC’s mission and programmes in Sudan, and be a key contributor to DRC’s Sudan-related advocacy. The Communications Officer will work closely with programme teams and the Communications & Advocacy Specialist to identify appropriate methods to communicate with affected communities, partners, and other relevant parties. Specifically, the Communications Officer ensures that the affected population’s agency and need for information is an integral part of DRC’s humanitarian response in Sudan. Following global methodologies and best practices in communicating with communities and programme accountability, the Communications Officer works with programme teams to provide information to affected communities that responds to their needs, questions and concerns.
The Communications Officers also supports programme teams to ensure that the perspectives, priorities and recommendations of affected communities inform DRC’s advocacy activities at the area, national, regional and global levels. |
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Duties and responsibilities: Communications & Visibility
Advocacy
Roles Reporting to this Position: No direct reports
Reports to: Country Director Technical line supervision: Communications & Advocacy Specialist |
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
We offer Contract length: 12 months Level: Non- manager Salary range: 1026-1156 USD Location: Port Sudan Expected Start date: As soon as possible Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply: Application process: All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Applications Closing Date:30/9/2024 Need further information? |
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