Disaster & Field Communications Specialist

World Vision International

Davao City

On-site

PHP 600,000 - 800,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

World Vision International in Mindanao, Philippines, is seeking a Field and Emergency Communications Specialist based in Davao City to gather, develop and deliver evidence-based, child- and community-focused content that reflects the impact of our development programs and emergency responses.

You will collaborate with Operations, HEA and Resource Development, use Content Flow and StoryHub, produce QAs, alerts, news/features, photos and videos, and you may travel within the country to accompany

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Development of Mass Communications/Journalism or equivalent.
At least 3 years in a similar position or capacity.
Preferably with industry experience in news and media agencies, advertising, and/or NGO humanitarian work.
Experience with NGO or humanitarian work especially during disasters or emergencies highly preferred.
High analytic, reporting and presentation skills.
High media engagement skills and experience; able to face the fiercest of media (or the camera).
Extensive and/or relevant network for potential media/donor/partnerships.
Security training highly preferred.
Can work with tight deadlines.
People-oriented, detail-oriented, creative and resourceful.
Capable to travel and visit World Vision area programmes within the country to accompany media and influencers, if necessary.

Responsibilities

Gathering field and emergency communications content to support the organization’s ministry, public engagement and resource development goals.
Utilizing World Vision content platforms like Content Flow, StoryHub, wvrelief.net, GC emergency Skype chat room/s to coordinate with relevant clients and to deliver raw content such as but not limited to QAs, alerts, news/feature stories, videos, photos, Support office/media visits, etc.).
Providing support to and collaborating intently with key internal teams including Operations (Field Office), Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) and Resource Development to gather ministry and fundraising-related content in the area programmes.
Assisting the Field & Emergency Communications Officer in dealing with the field content and emergency/DRR communications related concerns within his/her area of responsibility and performing other related duties as assigned.