Head, Humanitarian Diplomacy & Communications

Job Purpose

This position will lead and manage the Humanitarian Diplomacy and Communications functions for the Asia Pacific Region by ensuring sound positioning, strategic engagement, and effective external communications in support of IFRC’s priorities, and of the Regional Director’s Office in advancing IFRC’s humanitarian diplomacy agenda in the region, and communications strategies to strengthen IFRC’s positioning as leading humanitarian actor, and promote the work and achievements of national societies. The position holder will also provide strategic communications advice to senior management and serve as the regional media spokesperson, while ensuring alignment between advocacy, partnerships, and communications initiatives, contributes to global IFRC communications through collaboration with the Humanitarian Diplomacy (HD) and Communications Department and global HD and communications networks, production of impactful content, and timely communication during emerge...