Senior Communications Officer

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

Senior Communications Officer leading the communications function for What Works to Prevent Violence programme at IRC. Engaging key stakeholders and strengthening advocacy efforts.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £52,210 - £61,999 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading communications strategies, developing audience-facing content, and managing high-impact communications across diverse platforms. Proficient in crisis preparedness and response planning, with strong capabilities in multimedia production and strategic partnership development.

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Bachelor's Degree In Communications6-8 Years Of Professional ExperienceSocial Media For Communications And AdvocacyAdvanced IT Skills Including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePointFluent Written And Spoken English

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Hard Skills

Communications Strategy DevelopmentContent DevelopmentCrisis Preparedness And Response PlanningMultimedia ProductionEvidence Synthesis And Translation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic Thinking

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Public RelationsJournalismEvent PlanningAdvocacyStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver the programme’s communications function, shape its narrative, and strengthen high-impact communications.
Serve as the key communications link between the implementation and research consortia.
Lead the synthesis and translation of evidence from the grants and studies.
Support the planning, delivery, and visibility of What Works II events and conferences.
Develop communication frameworks and forge strategic partnerships around major communication products.
Lead crisis preparedness and response planning.
Produce multimedia and communications content tailored to political, academic, and activist audiences.
Supervise the Social Media and Digital Officer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations or another related field from an accredited university.
A minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in a similar role.
Experience in a communications role and demonstrate experience of developing public/ audience facing documents/ content.
Experience of using social media for communications and advocacy
Excellent IT skills, including Advanced Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Including experience with communication related AI packages.
Fluent written and spoken English required.
Knowledge of French or Arabic an added advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities