Emergency Communications Coordinator CBM International Brussels
CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to im-proving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. The International Office in Bensheim is now accepting applications for an
Emergency Communications Coordinator (f/m)
Location: Brussels, Belgium can be negotiated
Contract Period: 24 months with possible extension
Objective: Reporting to the CBM Emergency Response Unit Senior Manager andworking alongside the Vice President Fundraising and Communication, the Emer-gency Communication Coordinator will coordinate the information flow during and after emergency relief operations to ensure timely, organised and effective fundraising/media response.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Communication and fundraising
· Provide situation reports, articles, press releases, Q&As, human interest sto-ries, pictures and films in a timely and disciplined manner to CBM stake-holders, in particular member associations. Coordinate with the teams in the field to ensure continuous flow of information.
· During an emergency, conduct and coordinate media interviews, develop sto-ries (general stories as well as individual human interest stories from people/ projects/ programmes that are impacted by the emergency) and fundraising tools (product lists / dollar handles), take photos as well as video films from emergency locations.
· Ensure media relations to promote CBM cause and work in emergency times as well as set up and conduct media interviews and projects media visits with/for MA countries.
· Ensure & coordinate emergency media & fundraising preparedness. Provide relevant communication (media) and FR training across CBM Global Family; in particular, ensure capacity building with CBM partner & Regional Office staff on communications and FR needs & requirements.
· Ensure, in cooperation with CBM Web manager, that relevant Internet emer-gency Web pages on the CBM international website are uploaded and up to date.
2. Reporting, learning, monitoring and evaluation
· Contribute to and coordinate the reporting system on emergency response. Integrate learning, monitoring and evaluation components in the reporting system.
· Generate a consultative process of sharing of knowledge and expertise across different CBM Stakeholders.
3. Professional and institutional communication
· Develop communication tools on CBM emergency response, as well as ‘dis-ability and emergencies’, for CBM stakeholders, partners and professional au-diences.
Professional Experience and Profile:
· Demonstrated ability to meet the required travel demands and a willingness and flexibility to travel into and work in emergency/relief regions
· Minimum of 5 years professional media experience working in emergency situations or within international relief organisations.
· Proven commitment to human/disability rights and development issues
· Strong understanding of and ability to work with information and communication technology.
· Fundraising experience in emergencies/relief situations a plus
· Respect and adhere to CBM beliefs and values
Competencies:
· Excellent communication & writing skills
· Picture & video skills
· Internet savvy
· Result focus
· Strong interrelations & negotiation skills
· Intercultural competence and sensitivity
· Willingness to work with disability / activist organisations, respect their com-munication codes
· Full proficiency in English. German a major asset. Additional international lan-guages (Spanish, French) considered a plus
The future jobholder commits to CBM Child Protection Policy.
CBM encourages persons with disabilities to explore this important oppor-tunity.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit, via e-mail, a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas, professional references as well as salary require-ments to recruitment@cbm.org / www.cbm.org not later thanJuly 4th, 2012
Emergency Communications Coordinator (f/m)
Location: Brussels, Belgium can be negotiated
Contract Period: 24 months with possible extension
Objective: Reporting to the CBM Emergency Response Unit Senior Manager andworking alongside the Vice President Fundraising and Communication, the Emer-gency Communication Coordinator will coordinate the information flow during and after emergency relief operations to ensure timely, organised and effective fundraising/media response.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Communication and fundraising
· Provide situation reports, articles, press releases, Q&As, human interest sto-ries, pictures and films in a timely and disciplined manner to CBM stake-holders, in particular member associations. Coordinate with the teams in the field to ensure continuous flow of information.
· During an emergency, conduct and coordinate media interviews, develop sto-ries (general stories as well as individual human interest stories from people/ projects/ programmes that are impacted by the emergency) and fundraising tools (product lists / dollar handles), take photos as well as video films from emergency locations.
· Ensure media relations to promote CBM cause and work in emergency times as well as set up and conduct media interviews and projects media visits with/for MA countries.
· Ensure & coordinate emergency media & fundraising preparedness. Provide relevant communication (media) and FR training across CBM Global Family; in particular, ensure capacity building with CBM partner & Regional Office staff on communications and FR needs & requirements.
· Ensure, in cooperation with CBM Web manager, that relevant Internet emer-gency Web pages on the CBM international website are uploaded and up to date.
2. Reporting, learning, monitoring and evaluation
· Contribute to and coordinate the reporting system on emergency response. Integrate learning, monitoring and evaluation components in the reporting system.
· Generate a consultative process of sharing of knowledge and expertise across different CBM Stakeholders.
3. Professional and institutional communication
· Develop communication tools on CBM emergency response, as well as ‘dis-ability and emergencies’, for CBM stakeholders, partners and professional au-diences.
Professional Experience and Profile:
· Demonstrated ability to meet the required travel demands and a willingness and flexibility to travel into and work in emergency/relief regions
· Minimum of 5 years professional media experience working in emergency situations or within international relief organisations.
· Proven commitment to human/disability rights and development issues
· Strong understanding of and ability to work with information and communication technology.
· Fundraising experience in emergencies/relief situations a plus
· Respect and adhere to CBM beliefs and values
Competencies:
· Excellent communication & writing skills
· Picture & video skills
· Internet savvy
· Result focus
· Strong interrelations & negotiation skills
· Intercultural competence and sensitivity
· Willingness to work with disability / activist organisations, respect their com-munication codes
· Full proficiency in English. German a major asset. Additional international lan-guages (Spanish, French) considered a plus
The future jobholder commits to CBM Child Protection Policy.
CBM encourages persons with disabilities to explore this important oppor-tunity.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit, via e-mail, a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas, professional references as well as salary require-ments to recruitment@cbm.org / www.cbm.org not later thanJuly 4th, 2012
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