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Communications Manager Activities

Handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to promote MSF

Manage our in-country communications in local languages and local media outlets

Maintain close contact and organise events with key local media (e.g. press conferences, press briefings)

Monitor and report on local media, flag significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF

Produce strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience members, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media, etc.)

Act as a spokesperson during emergencies to alleviate high media pressure

Supervise the production of and edit local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos)

Raise the awareness of the field team about how to communicate externally and maintain the reputation of MSF in dealings with patients, staff and other key stakeholders.

Degree in journalism, communications, humanitarian affairs, political science or equivalent





A minimum of four years' previous international work experience in communications, journalism or public relations

At least one year experience working in developing countries/unstable contexts with an international NGO

The ability to source, identify and analyse relevant and key operational information, explaining its context and translating it for use in communications materials

Social media skills including community management and identification of networks

Negotiation skills and diplomatic approach

Knowledge of audio-visual skills (creation and production of tools)

Availability to work for a minimum of 12 months

Fluency in French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish

Note: Please see MSF CV Guide for guidance on how to write a CV for MSF purposes.

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📌 Communications Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Medecins Sans Frontieres
📍 Canberra