HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS - Coalition for the International Criminal Court

Head of Communications,

Coalition for the International Criminal Court

The Hague, Netherlands

Deadline for Application: 18 June 2012

Starting date: As soon as possible

About the Coalition

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court includes 2,500 civil society organizations in 150 different countries working in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the ICC; ensure that the Court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal; and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The ICC is the first permanent Court with the mandate to bring to justice individuals who commit the most serious violations of international humanitarian law, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. For more information, visit:www.coalitionfortheicc.org .

Vacancy

The Coalition is looking for a Head of Communications for its international secretariat based in The Hague, Netherlands. The Head of Communications is responsible for the overall direction of the Coalition’s Communications work and the management of the Communication’s section. The Head of Communications seeks to advance the Coalition's campaign goals of facilitating the exchange of information concerning the ICC and the promotion of ICC awareness worldwide through efficient communications methods. The Head of Communications is reporting to the Coalition’s Director of Programme.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direction of the Coalition’s Communications strategy;
• Oversee Coalition print and electronic communications materials and edit materials as necessary;
• Primary responsibility for communications tools (including website, publications social tools and media releases)
• Ensure efficient distribution and timeliness of information;
• Provide guidance on media strategies and act as media liaison;
• Overall responsibility for the management of the Communications section;
• Participate in fundraising processes;
• Oversee the coordination of the Coalition’s NGO Team on Communications and outreach.

Qualifications

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• Advanced academic degree in Communications, Journalism, Law, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant field;
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience (6 years with a first level university degree);
• Excellent oral and written English-language skills;
• Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic an asset;
• Solid management and coordination skills;
• Experience in public speaking;
• Technology awareness and working knowledge of Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML an asset;
• Understanding of international human rights issues;
• Affinity with the Coalition’s goals and objectives.

Terms and Opportunities

• We offer a paid full-time contract;
• Opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, small and young international team, part of a large international secretariat and a global network;
• Competitive salary and benefits; salary commensurate with experience.

Contact Details

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Application Instructions

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Application procedure

In order to apply for this position, please send by email, in English, by 18 June 2012 (Close of Business) to jobshoc@coalitionfortheicc.org :

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Three references (name, email and phone number).

Please include your first and last name and the job title in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 18 June 2012.

Receipt of applications will be confirmed.

No phone inquiries please.

The Coalition is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and internationally representative staff