Senior Communications Officer (Humanitarian)

TL;DR

Senior Communications Officer (Humanitarian): Leading the communications function for the global What Works II programme with an accent on evidence dissemination and strategic messaging. Focus on translating complex research into high-impact content and managing crisis communications.

Location: Hybrid; must have the right to work in the United Kingdom or Kenya

Salary: £52,210–£61,999 per year

Company

International humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in 1933 to help people devastated by conflict and disaster.

What you will do

• Lead the communications function for the global What Works II programme, shaping narratives and delivery of the evidence dissemination strategy.
• Translate complex research findings into accessible, audience-specific formats such as policy briefs, reports, and media content.
• Coordinate high-level events and conferences, including the development of briefing packages for donor engagements.
• Develop crisis communication frameworks, playbooks, and provide strategic guidance during high-profile reputational risks.
• Produce multimedia content, manage the quarterly newsletter, and track digital media metrics for donor reporting.
• Supervise the Social Media and Digital Officer, overseeing website management and social media platforms.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of professional experience in a similar communications role.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom or Kenya.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience in humanitarian/development programming and operating in emergency contexts.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and experience with AI communication packages.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of French or Arabic.
• Experience working with quantitative and digital metrics data.
• Proficiency with digital analytics tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with periodic field travel to document programme activities.
• Opportunity to be part of a global flagship initiative addressing violence against women and girls.
• Work culture rooted in core values of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability.
• Collaborative environment within a consortium of international partners.