Law and Policy Outreach Associate

Purpose of the Role The Law and Policy Outreach Unit is offering a one-year paid traineeship as an Associate, entailing the following tasks: internal and external communications planning, digital content marketing, web editing and publishing, and contact and information management. The Associate will work under the supervision of the Law and Policy Outreach Advisor and in close collaboration with other team members. Main Duties & Responsibilities Reporting to the Law and Policy Outreach Advisor, under the overall supervision of the Head of Unit, the Law and Policy Outreach Associate will support the implementation of the Law and Policy digital outreach strategy. The Associate will also maintain and develop the Law and Policy Outreach Unit's digital outreach tools and support the promotion and production of its activities and events throughout the year. Supporting and implementing the Law and Policy digital outreach strategy Digital marketing campaigns and communication plans. Support the development and implementation of targeted digital marketing campaigns on LinkedIn (and other social media if needed). This includes drafting campaign content, adapting messaging and visuals to target audiences, and coordinating inputs and approvals with relevant colleagues. Design and implement communication plans for the unit's activities (and, at times, for activities of the International Law, Movement and Partnerships Department) by creating promotional content such as emails, social media posts and graphics. Social media and content creation. Maintain and expand the unit's social media accounts, assessing and building on the best strategies for reaching key target audiences. Liaise with the unit's Graphic Designer, the Digital Communications Unit and other relevant departments to promote the unit's activities through ICRC social media channels. Create and curate content that promotes blogs, events and activities and also advocates for international humanitarian law (IHL) as a whole. Keep the accounts active, engaging and growing by sharing relevant updates, insights and resources on IHL and the broader humanitarian sector. Audiovisual production. Support the production of audiovisual content by filming interviews, events and other footage, following agreed storylines, technical requirements and visual identity guidelines.

Required Profile & Skills Advanced university degree in Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media or another relevant field. A minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 2 years of previous work experience (including internships) is required. Demonstrated experience in digital media and communications, in particular digital marketing, social media content development and audiovisual production. Demonstrated experience with design and video editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. Availability for the full one-year assignment. Keen interest in international humanitarian law and/or humanitarian action, as well as in digital communication and technologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling, concise content for different digital platforms. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Initiative and the ability to work autonomously while juggling multiple tasks. Proven ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment. Proficiency in English. Knowledge of other languages, particularly French, Arabic or Spanish, is an advantage given the ICRC's global audience. Experience with email campaigns and analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Tableau is an advantage. Experience with contact management tools such as HubSpot or Mailchimp is an advantage. Experience with web content management systems and web development is an advantage.