Communications Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Communications Officer to work in Caracas, Venezuela. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, producing, and following up on communication products and contents for the organization in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

Job Summary: The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring communication campaigns, producing graphic materials, writing press releases, and coordinating with program teams and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns
• Design and produce graphic materials, including visual identity and branding guidelines
• Write and disseminate press releases, impact stories, and other written content
• Plan and produce audiovisual materials, including scripts, filming, and coordination with providers
• Coordinate with program teams and partners to collect testimonials, stories, and images
• Support partner organizations in applying brand guidelines and visibility requirements
• Elaborate positioning materials and reports for donors and allies

Requirements:

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Audiovisual Communication, Advertising, or related fields
• At least two years of experience in communications, preferably in humanitarian organizations, development, or civil society
• Experience in managing and creating visual identities and graphic lines
• Experience in designing and implementing communication campaigns
• Experience in writing press releases and content for media and social networks
• Knowledge of recording and photography techniques
• Familiarity with design and image editing tools
• Fluency in English (desirable)

Deliverables:

• Graphic pieces and visibility materials
• Press releases, impact stories, and content for social networks, website, and donors
• Audiovisual materials (videos and photographic records) with organized archives
• Periodic reports on campaign results and communication activities

Benefits: The IRC offers a range of benefits, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other support benefits and subsidies.