Save the Children recrute pour ces 4 postes (24 Février 2023)

Objet du Rôle  

Le responsable de la communication et des médias dirige la conception et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie des médias et des communications, en mettant l’accent sur la qualité et la fréquence des produits de communication internes et externes et de l’engagement des médias.    Il / elle entreprendra, coordonnera et gérera la conception et la mise en œuvre des activités de communication médiatique, interne et externe de SCI RD Congo, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, la production de bulletins d’information et de produits de communication autour des priorités de la campagne et du plaidoyer. Le titulaire gérera le travail de Save the Children sur les médias sociaux et les médias traditionnels en RDC, exploitant le pouvoir des médias nationaux et internationaux pour nous aider à atteindre nos objectifs de plaidoyer, de campagne, de visibilité, de programmation et de collecte de fonds.  Il sera également important de sensibiliser aux crises humanitaires qui touchent les enfants.

En cas d’urgence humanitaire majeure, le titulaire du rôle peut être amené à travailler en dehors du profil habituel du rôle et peut donc être amené à modifier ses heures de travail.

Qualifications et Expériences

Essentielles

• Master ou Bachelor en communication, médias, communication de masse ou journalisme ;
• Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience de travail en gestion des communications ;
• Expérience de la direction d’activités de communication dans un environnement difficile ;
• Excellentes compétences en rédaction et en narration, capacité à synthétiser de grandes quantités d’informations complexes en contenu convivial pour plusieurs plates-formes, capacité à écrire pour différents publics ;
• Expérience antérieure de la rédaction de contenu pour et de l’utilisation de systèmes de gestion de contenu;
• Compétences avérées en photographie ;
• Expérience de travail avec les médias et de rédaction de produits médiatiques ;
• Connaissance complète et fluide des principales plateformes de médias sociaux ;
• Excellentes compétences en matière d’établissement de relations afin de travailler pendant des périodes limitées au sein de programmes sous la pression de la gestion des interventions d’urgence ;
• Une attitude proactive, inspirante et dynamique avec la capacité de gérer et de hiérarchiser une charge de travail imprévisible et de résoudre les problèmes rapidement avec un soutien limité ;
• Expérience de la formation, des présentations et d’autres activités de renforcement des capacités à divers publics, idéalement dans le cadre d’un programme de pays ;
• Excellentes compétences informatiques, en particulier dans Microsoft Word ;
• Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler avec succès en équipe;
• Capacité démontrée d’évaluer les priorités et d’effectuer plusieurs tâches simultanément à temps avec une attention particulière aux détails et à la qualité;
• Engagement envers la mission, les valeurs et l’approche de SCI;
• Capacité et volonté de se rendre dans les zones de projet au besoin;
• Maîtrise de l’anglais.

Souhaitable

• Connaissance d’Adobe Creative Suite (en particulier Final Cut, Illustrator, Photoshop et Indesign) ;
• Expérience de tournage et de montage de films Un atout important ;
• Établissement de contacts avec les médias en RDC.

Durée du Contrat : 12 mois

L’Organisation

Nous employons environ 25.000 personnes dans le monde entier et travaillons sur le terrain dans plus de 100 pays afin d’aider les enfants touchés par des crises ou ceux qui ont besoin de meilleurs soins de santé, d’éducation et de protection de l’enfance. Nous faisons également campagne et défendons au plus haut niveau, pour réaliser le droit des enfants et pour faire entendre leur voix.

Nous travaillons sur trois avancées dans la façon dont le monde traite les enfants d’ici 2030 :

• Aucun enfant ne meurt suite à des causes évitables avant son 5e anniversaire
• Tous les enfants ont une éducation de base de qualité et que,
• La violence à l’égard des enfants n’est plus tolérée

Nous sommes conscients que des personnes formidables font une grande organisation et que nos employés jouent un rôle crucial en nous aidant à atteindre nos ambitions pour les enfants. Nous valorisons nos employés et nous proposons une carrière significative et enrichissante, ainsi qu’un lieu de travail collaboratif et inclusif où l’ambition, la créativité et l’intégrité sont très appréciées 

Comment postuler ?

Merci de postuler en envoyant votre CV et votre lettre motivation dans un seul document, en mentionnant également votre rémunération actuelle ainsi que vos prétentions salariales pour ce poste. Une version complète du descriptif de poste peut être trouvée ci-dessous

Nous  devons assurer la sécurité des enfants à travers nos processus de sélection, lesquelles reflètent notre engagement à la protection des enfants et incluent des enquêtes de références rigoureuses

Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées

Il est porté à la connaissance des candidats que Save the Children International ne demande aucun paiement, ni frais durant tout le processus de recrutement. Toute demande allant dans ce sens doit être immédiatement signalée car contraire aux valeurs et pratiques de notre organisation.

The role

The Director of Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media is a key role in the DRC CO, bringing strategic leadership on policy, advocacy and communications and raising the profile of the issues facing children in the DRC, and of Save the Children’s work in the country. S/he is a member of the Senior Management Team and will drive advocacy and communications to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at national level and internationally. In so doing, the Director of ACCM will shape and implement Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviors and policies related to the rights of children in DRC.

Qualifications and experience

Essentials

• At least 7 to 10 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position in an NGO or humanitarian organization;
• Good analytical and synthesis skills and high quality written and oral communication skills;
• Field experience working with local NGOs, associations and volunteers essential;
• Experience in organizing and conducting meetings at local and national level;
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French (knowledge of other national languages would be an asset);
• Proven ability to propose solutions to challenges of any kind (logistical, practical or strategic);
• Strong planning skills – understanding how to plan and implement a strategy;
• Experience in managing large amounts of information and the ability to manage it quickly;
• Ability to work effectively and smoothly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritise and manage tasks effectively;
• Organisational skills, strong teamwork skills, empathy and flexibility;
• Commitment to the mission, values and approach of Save the Children International.

Desirables

• Previous working experience in the DRC and knowledge of the context
• Experience in conducting advocacy and campaigning activities linked to education in emergencies, malnutrition;
• Experience undertaking media interviews at national and international level.

Contract length: 24 months

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

TITLE:  Humanitarian Leadership Academy Regional Lead

TEAM/PROGRAMME: West & Central Africa Regional Senior Leadership Team

LOCATION:  WCA Regional Office Senegal

GRADE: International 4

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months minimum

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to drive forward the localisation capacity strengthening agenda both across the movement and as a critical stakeholder in the wider ecosystem in the respective region. This role will work with the Humantarian Leadership Academy’s Head of Regions in the development of the WCA regional capacity strengthening model ensuring that it encapsulates the current capacity and partnerships in place and will increase the profile and identify opportunities both across the movement and the wider sector in the accessibility and uptake of learning solutions at a national and local level. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: WCA RO Head of Humanitarian with matrix line management to the Humanitarian Leadership Academy’s Head of Regions

Staff directly reporting to this post: 4

Role Dimension: This role will sit within the West and Central Africa (WCA) regional Humanitarian Unit and the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA).  The HLA is a newly formed team combines digital learning platforms, creative learning content and the delivery of quality accredited capacity strengthening in an exciting offer that is both unique and unmatched anywhere across the sector.  Capacity-strengthening and user-centred learning is, and will continue to be, of increasing importance – a key area to ensure the sector is able to respond effectively and efficiently to crises. The new HLA enables SCUK to offer the most effective and impactful humanitarian capacity strengthening resource for both the Save the Children movement, the wider humanitarian sector and beyond.

ANNUAL Gross Salary Level: USD 50,000 to USD 58,000 (offer will be based on experience/internal equity and financial availability. SCI offers a competitive benefits package outside of salary).

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Responsible for leading and setting the strategic direction of the regional capacity strengthening model and localisation agenda – this should include identifying the learning needs and opportunities across the region as well as identifying growth areas and ensuring coordination and complementarity of other capacity strengthening initiatives across the region with other stakeholders.
• Work with relevant regional leads including Head of Humanitarian, Head of Regions in Humanitarian Leadership Academy and L&D leads to identify, prioritise and implement capacity strengthening work.
• Lead a regional, cross sector capacity strengthening group to ensure greater coordination of efforts, develop emerging networks, information and knowledge exchange, identification of opportunities.
• Provide effective coordination of the different regional initiatives including a capacity building component to ensure different programs are aligned to the samestrategic direction of the regional capacity strengthening model.
• Represent SC in external coordination forums to ensure adequate coordination with other stakeholders working on humanitarian capacity building (INGOs, UN Agencies, donors and other relevant organisations and platforms).
• Lead regular communications and monitoring the evolution of SC strategic partnership with BIOFORCE. 
• This role is part of the Extended Management Leadership Team (EMT) of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, together with the Director and Heads of Team.  The EMT feeds into team vision and strategic decision-making, work planning, prioritisation and resource mobilisation, and ensures coordination across teams and consistency in communications, in accordance with the EMT Terms of Reference.
• Accountable for developing the annual regional capacity strengthening plan for the SC movement which considers the learning needs and the learning solutions, products and services to meet these needs and how we can support the needs of other stakeholders in the region.
• Manage and develop staff within the WCA Humanitarian Leadership Academy Centre, ensuring that they have relevant, clear and achievable objectives, manageable workloads and appropriate professional development plans.
• Working closely with the PDQ team and the Humanitarian Leadership Academy’s Creative Partnerships and New Business Development Team in identifying and pursuing emerging partnerships and new business opportunities.
• Chair the WCA Humanitarian Capacity Building steering group with all SC stakeholders involved in capacity building for the region to ensure coordination and complementary of different actions.
• Representation on the HCBG [Humanitarian Capacity Building Group] including lead role in for the implementation and operationalisation of the HCBG workplan at the regional level.
• Contribute to supporting strong ways of working across the HLA, as well as taking individual responsibility for building an inclusive and supportive team culture.

People Management:

As a people manager at Save the Children, you are responsible for managing employees and resources to achieve specific short and long term functional or organisational goals with integrity.  As a manager you are be self-aware and hold yourself and others accountable through performance and behaviour.  You’ll proactively develop relationships built on trust, provide staff with clear guidance and direction; use coaching techniques to support personal ambition and professional development. You’ll create an inclusive environment where team members feel safe to express ideas and acknowledge mistakes.  You’ll support team, organisational and individual creativity, aligned to SCUK strategy and ensure the health and wellbeing of team members.

The Regional Lead is to carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects:

• Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy,
• A commitment to Save the Children’s vision, mission, values and approach,
• A commitment to diversity and inclusivity and promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work,
• A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in the Risk Policy and Procedures.

Other

• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Humanitarian and Head of Regions

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity and gender, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Perfectly bilingual in English and French (reading/writing/speaking)
• Strong understanding of the WCA context and dynamics, including field experience and good awareness of humanitarian issues
• Strategic mind-set and approach with experience at working at senior levels within an organisation
• Strong partnership working and influencing skills, including experience of developing partnerships with Universities, external organisations and leading strategic workstreams
• Excellent programme management and organisational skills gained through managing complex cross-organisational projects
• A strong understanding of adult learning and work-place learning methodology
• Public speaking and training facilitation experience
• Capacity to work independently and be proactive
• Experience in developing new capacity building programmes, including overseeing writing of content
• A good understanding of monitoring and evaluating approaches and methodologies
• Experience of people development approaches and excellent facilitation and training skills
• Experience of managing teams and individuals, including recruitment and selection processes
• Budgeting, financial management skills gained through budget-holding responsibilities
• Experience in a humanitarian programme and broad understanding of humanitarian issues, international relations and the international humanitarian system
• Problem solving, negotiation and contracting skills
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and influence at a senior level
• Coaching/mentoring skills
• Opportunistic – able to spot the potential to build capacity in an emergency context
• Advocacy and networking skills
• Ability to travel internationally, occasionally at short notice and to remote and insecure locations

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.