Overview
Implement the strategy and work programmes of the Communications Office, and oversee its activities to ensure the most effective provision of resources and related services.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement communications strategy and oversee activities.
- Plan and manage a programme of activities and the effective delivery of online/offline communications products.
- Identify opportunities to support organizational initiatives and develop communications materials and programs.
- Manage the communications team and budget.
- Assist in policy development.
- Manage and mentor departmental staff.
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate staff, lead in recruitment and selection, and develop training.
- Oversee logistical aspects involving communications materials and purchase of equipment.
- Develop and oversee COM's annual budget.
- Develop and implement a department-wide cross-charging mechanism.
- Deliver effective Communications activities.
- Coordinate and implement internal communication strategies and activities.
- Stay abreast of best practices and help set competitive industry standards.
- Build and foster collaborative relationships with other departments.
- Ensure effective workflow within COM.
- Provide communications policy guidance and advice.
- Ensure the delivery of communications programme guidelines and policies.
- Position INTERPOL to build effective strategic engagement.
- Identify and frame issues to position INTERPOL and build strategic engagement.
- Clearly and accurately articulate INTERPOL policies and priorities.
- Identify and develop communications activities tied to funding opportunities.
- Build relationships with professional counterparts.
- Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the Director of Communications or designate.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, journalism, marketing, international public relations or related area is required, preferably in a law enforcement or security context, with a large governmental, intergovernmental or international organization.
- Experience in successfully managing and motivating teams is required.
- Experience of project management in communications contexts is desirable.
- Experience in planning and managing complex tasks, with only minimum supervision, would be an advantage.
- Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentation software, business intelligence and word processing softwares.
- Strong leadership qualities, solid presentation, and interpersonal skills is required and ability to speak in public to different audiences.
Qualifications
• At least five years’ University education (Specialization, Masters or Doctorates) in communications, journalism, marketing, international relations or related field.
