Overview
The Head of External Communication and Chief Spokesperson shapes the ICRC’s public positioning and leads its global editorial approach. This role serves as the organization’s chief spokesperson, representing the ICRC in interactions with global media and public audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive global media engagement to position ICRC’s work and influence public debate.
- Define and drive messaging and media relations strategies in complex and mediatized reputational and operational crises.
- Deliver media engagement strategies across global outlets.
- Build, maintain, and broaden relationships with global media outlets, journalists, news content creators, and influential opinion leaders.
- Serve as the organization’s chief spokesperson, representing the ICRC in sensitive and high-visibility media engagements.
- Deliver clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across traditional and digital platforms.
- Provide strategic guidance to leadership and spokespersons on public positioning and media engagement.
- Lead global editorial planning to ensure cohesive, strategic, and impactful public communication.
- Define and steer global messaging in line with ICRC’s institutional, operational, and communication priorities.
- Coordinate editorial approaches to institutional priority themes.
Required Experience
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in journalism or media relations.
- Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership and serving as a spokesperson, including in complex, high-pressure, and crisis environments.
- Proven expertise in media relations and crisis communication.
