Field Communications Manager

Profile Essential

• At least four years experience in communications or journalism.
• At least 12 months professional experience in developing countries or unstable contexts.
• Experience producing communications content.
• Professional experience with MSF or other international NGOs in developing countries.
• Experience in an international environment.
• Advanced knowledge of social networks and proficiency in digital management tools (including community management).
• Management experience.
• Diplomacy & negotiation skills.
• Basic audiovisual skills (photography, video, editing).
• Language skills: working knowledge of English (C1 level minimum).
• Availability 6 to 12 months.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multitasking environment.

Field Communications Manager Responsibilities

1. Strategic communication

   • Identify opportunities to communicate based on MSF operations and context news.
   • Propose and define a strategy for each identified topic: objective, target audience, tools, etc.
   • Deploy communication activities within the country.
   • Feed MSF regional offices with communication about their country of intervention.
   • Coordinate emergency or crisis communications when necessary.

2. Production and dissemination of communication tools

   • Define and produce communication tools and channels adapted to each initiative.
   • Produce and coordinate written, video, photography content in coordination with MSF offices and creative content units, or by outsourcing to local producers.
   • Contribute to HQ‑led communications initiatives.
   • Provide technical support to field teams in producing institutional communication tools.
   • Manage MSF social network accounts in country.
   • Monitor news and social media, especially during emergencies.

3. Press relations

   • Act as key focal point for the media in the country of intervention.
   • Monitor and analyze news outlets in the country.
   • Maintain a list of local, national and international media contacts and keep regular contact.
   • Produce and disseminate tools to the media (press releases, reactive lines, op‑eds, etc.).
   • Organize briefings and press conferences when necessary.
   • Facilitate interviews with MSF spokespeople and provide media training.
   • Facilitate national and international media visits to MSF project locations.

4. Manage Communication Resources

   • Ensure availability and efficient use of communications resources under supervision.
   • Identify needs in human resources and select, support, train and supervise collaborators when possible.
   • Build and manage the annual communication budget.
   • Produce annual activity reports.