Objective and Status of the Role:

Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication strategies that ensure a favorable image of the Moldova Red Cross Society, its role within the community, its activities/programs, implementing communication and media activities, which will ultimately strengthen the image of the National Society, leading to increased donations and funding for ongoing programs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing the communication strategy in accordance with internal communication principles in line with current legislation, as well as at the International Movement level;

• Actively engaging and participating in organizing local, regional, national events by ensuring the visibility of implemented project activities (photos, PR materials, visibility elements, etc.), drafting informative and communication materials regarding the organization's mission (brochures, leaflets, etc.);

• Preparing press releases, ensuring the production of articles (written/video) and publishing them on the organization's website, Facebook page, and other public web sources;

• Establishing contacts with journalists and creating/updating a journalist database;

• Identifying, monitoring funding opportunities (national and international grant calls), planning, organizing fundraising events;

• Initiating the development of communication materials that will contribute to the increased visibility and strengthening of the MRCS image (all types of MRCS activities, such as project management, logistics, human resources, etc.);

• Assisting the staff of the Moldova Red Cross Society in initiating and developing relevant informative materials;

• Ensuring relations with communication focal points within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, with particular emphasis on establishing relationships with the communication team at the IFRC Europe regional office and other partner organizations at the national level;

• Serving as the spokesperson for the Moldova Red very Society in the media, including on audiovisual broadcasts, radio, written and digital press;

• Monitoring media coverage, impact, and audience numbers;

• Developing periodic reports as needed on media trends and received coverage, including upon request;

• Monitoring feedback from internal and external communications, including online, identifying key issues, and providing guidance on appropriate responses;

• Proposing initiatives to increase the visibility of the MRCS and organizing relevant activities;

• Performing other tasks necessary for the proper management of communication activities at the Society level, including in urgent cases, taking into account the specifics of humanitarian activity, within the limits of the role's responsibilities.

Skills:

• PC operation: Word, Excel, Power Point;

• photo/video editing, advanced Internet browsing skills;

• experience with PR materials development tools (infographics, video spots, newsletters, etc.);

• advanced communication level in Romanian, Russian, and English, knowledge of other international languages is an advantage;

• Motivating salary, paid on time;

• International experience in a team of professionals;

• Internal/external training.
  Interested applicants are requested to send their resumes by the date of 17.05.2024, mentioning in the subject line of the email the position they are applying for "Communication Specialist". Only those whose CV has been preselected for interview will be contacted.