Field Communications Manager and Officer

Field Communications Manager and Officer

MSF’s Field Communications Managers play a vital role in ensuring that MSF speaks out on what we see in the areas we work, including human rights abuses and injustice. From visiting an impromptu settlement of displaced people to documenting the conditions and collecting first‑hand accounts from people who’ve survived natural disasters, Field Communications Managers are at the frontline of communications from our operational programmes.

• Defines, reviews and implements the communications strategy for the mission, including advising on positioning and identifying opportunities to communicate.
• Handles local and international media requests and contacts local media proactively to promote MSF.
• Maintains close contact and organizes events with key local media (e.g., press conferences, press briefings) and facilitates media and photographic visits to project sites for both local and international journalists and photographers.
• Monitors and reports on local media, flags significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF.
• Produces strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience members, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media, etc.).
• Acts as spokesperson during emergencies to alleviate high media pressure.
• Manages and monitors MSF social media network accounts in the country (produces and disseminates content, moderation, etc.).
• Produces and/or coordinates the production of communication tools and products (press releases, leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos, etc.).
• Where needed, trains relevant members of project teams on how to communicate externally.
• Identifies human resources needs for communications, hires where relevant, and manages, coaches and develops direct reports.
• Works and collaborates extensively with communications and operational colleagues.

• Degree in journalism, communications, humanitarian affairs, political science or another related subject.
• At least four years of previous international work experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
• At least one year’s experience working in low‑ and middle‑income countries/unstable contexts.
• The ability to source, identify and analyse relevant and key operational information, explaining its context and translating it for use in communications materials.
• Social media skills including community management and identification of networks.
• Knowledge of audio‑visual tools (creation and production of materials).
• IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Native English speaker or track record of English editing; fluency in any other language is a considerable asset (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian).
• Available for a minimum of six months.
• Commitment to MSF’s work and values.
• Strong team player.
• Experience in people management.
• Strong negotiation skills and a diplomatic approach.
• Willingness to work in all kinds of contexts worldwide, including unstable areas.
• Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team.
• Flexible and able to manage high levels of stress.
• Self‑driven with a solution‑oriented approach.
• Ability to train others.

• Local project experience with MSF or other NGOs.