Job ID
47975
Job Title
Communication Officer
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Hassakeh
Field of Work
Telecommunications - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Contributes to defining communication and, where relevant, prevention objectives, strategies and plans of action for the geographic area or programme covered, in line with the field sub-structure's priorities and/or the delegation’s communication/prevention strategy.
Follows political, security, military and humanitarian developments, as well as other issues relevant to the ICRC's reputation/perception and capacity to operate in the geographic area covered, contributing to their analysis.
Designs and conducts regular sessions on Operational Communications and fosters knowledge-sharing among ICRC staff and SARC volunteers, with an emphasis on building their capacities to present the ICRC and the Movement to different interlocutors and target audiences.
Conducts tailored dissemination sessions to different target audiences/stakeholders and interlocutors within the Sub-Delegation aria of responsibility (AoRs): Hassakeh, Raqqa, and Der-Ezzor governorates.
Supports the planning and organizing of public outreach events
Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings, and in the field.
Follows political, security, military and humanitarian developments, as well as other issues relevant to the ICRC's reputation/perception and capacity to operate in the geographic area covered, contributing to their analysis.
Designs and conducts regular sessions on Operational Communications and fosters knowledge-sharing among ICRC staff and SARC volunteers, with an emphasis on building their capacities to present the ICRC and the Movement to different interlocutors and target audiences.
Conducts tailored dissemination sessions to different target audiences/stakeholders and interlocutors within the Sub-Delegation aria of responsibility (AoRs): Hassakeh, Raqqa, and Der-Ezzor governorates.
Supports the planning and organizing of public outreach events
Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings, and in the field.
Qualifications
University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, political science, international relations or journalism.
Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a field relevant to public relations, communication and/or prevention (preferably with the ICRC).
Fluent spoken and written English and.
Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office); familiarity with digital communication tools.
Experience in an ICRC operation an asset.
IHL knowledge an asset.
Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country/region covered.
Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a field relevant to public relations, communication and/or prevention (preferably with the ICRC).
Fluent spoken and written English and.
Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office); familiarity with digital communication tools.
Experience in an ICRC operation an asset.
IHL knowledge an asset.
Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country/region covered.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to apply is 2nd of May 2026
Salary and Benefits
As per ICRC salary scale
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Apr 20, 2026
Expiry Date
May 05, 2026
CV Language
English
