SPICE Assistant-AmeriCorps VISTA, Salt Lake City
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC has been working in Mali since the onset of the 2012 nutrition and conflict crises to quickly scale up essential nutrition, WASH, education and child protection services. The IRC implements innovative integrated programs in northern, central and southern Mali, which are adapting the evolving context. In 2012, 500,000 people had been displaced by the complex humanitarian crisis; thousands have returned to their areas of origin although the political, social and food security situations remain fragile.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Reporting and Communications Manager will be responsible for the editing and finalization of narrative reports to donors and for designing and implementing a communications strategy for IRC Mali. S/He will also assist the Grants Coordinator in other grants related tasks as described below.
Major Responsibilities:
Edit and finalize high quality narrative reports for donors in compliance with donor requirements and IRC Mali internal calendar and process – 35%
Design a country program communication strategy and produce information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, contribution to global IRC news bulletin, and annual and sector reviews – 35%
Train/coach program staff on communication strategies and presentation of information in donor reports - 10%
Assist the Grants Coordinator in grants management: ensure proper filing and maintaining of program-related documentation (grant files); ensure regular programmatic and financial reports are received from sub-grantees and fulfill the requirements; participate in Grants meetings (Opening, review and closing) and distribute minutes – 20%
At the request of the Grants Coordinator and/or Country Director, support miscellaneous projects not falling under responsibilities underlined in this job description Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor or Master degree in International Affairs or International Development;
Work Experience: Previous experience working with international non-governmental organizations in development countries in the area of communication and reports writing; prior experience working with US, EU, and World Bank donors an advantage;
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: proven skills in report editing and writing; excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills; Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
Language Skills: Professional fluency in spoken and written English and French; Working Environment:
Security Situation: 1. Political unrest is a possibility. 2. Criminality: what can be expected in a large city (muggings, scams)
Housing: Shared apartment near the office in Bamako.
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