Chargé de Communication

Job Posting Organization:
Handicap International / Humanité & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disasters. Founded in 1982, HI works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable individuals, advocating for their essential needs and improving their living conditions. The organization is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. HI operates in over 60 countries and has a budget of approximately 255 million euros, employing 4,794 staff worldwide. The organization strongly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within its structure and is committed to a disability policy to facilitate the reception and integration of people with disabilities. More information can be found on their website: www.hi.org.

Job Overview:
As a Chargé de Communication, you will be part of a team of seven responsible for producing most of the information content used for communication and fundraising actions across the Handicap International network, which spans eight countries. Your role will involve gathering information about the organization's actions in its intervention countries and at the international level, ensuring satisfaction for both internal and external clients while adhering to the organization's external communication strategy. You will contribute to optimizing communication actions through the sharing of content and resources, as well as developing skills and common tools. The position is crucial for identifying subjects for fundraising and communication, participating in the annual communication plan, and creating corresponding content to meet the awareness, private fundraising, and advocacy objectives of HI's national associations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identification of subjects for fundraising and communication: Participate in the development of an annual communication plan and create corresponding content to meet the objectives of awareness, private fundraising, and advocacy for HI's national associations (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, UK, US, Canada). Collaborate with field teams and advocacy teams to identify projects and beneficiaries in line with the external communication strategy. Collect information, photos, and videos remotely or during field trips for the HI network. Contribute specifically to the development of video projects and snack content.
• Information gathering and content production related to programs and advocacy actions, including during humanitarian emergencies: Organize the collection of information from all possible sources (field, experts at headquarters). Write various content (articles, messaging documents, media materials, video scripts, social media posts) in line with the communication objectives and targets of national associations. Contribute to press relations projects: organize interviews, press visits to the field.
• Provision of information to the eight national associations of the HI network: Contribute to the editorial calendar (planning topics, anticipation) and produce content for the HI network. Contribute to content dissemination tools (photo database, video database, website). Make available the information collected by each national association.
• Participation in cross-cutting links between the field and the Collection and Communication Directorate: Participate in the reception, briefing, and training of spokespersons and program directors, preparing for emergencies on the communication-collection aspect. Provide support and advice on national or regional communication initiatives in the field.
• Act as a communication reference within the organization, particularly for programs: Provide occasional support in developing communication plans and tools for programs. Promote the HI brand and the rules and principles of communication (protection of personal data, obtaining consent).

Required Qualifications:
- A Bac+5 degree from an IEP, business school, communication school, or a university degree in communication is required.
- Excellent general knowledge and a strong interest in international issues are essential.
- An expert level in written and oral communication is mandatory.
- Skills in crisis communication are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mastery of print, web, and audiovisual tools are required.
- Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken, is indispensable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bac+5 level education, which can be obtained from an Institute of Political Studies (IEP), a business school, a communication school, or a university degree in communication. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication in an international context and for effectively engaging with diverse audiences.

Experience:
Candidates should have a significant level of experience in communication roles, particularly in international settings. Experience in fundraising communication, advocacy, and crisis communication will be highly valued. Familiarity with the non-profit sector and humanitarian work is also advantageous, as it will enhance the candidate's ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities within the organization.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for this position, as the role requires effective communication with various stakeholders in both languages. Additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly those relevant to the countries in which HI operates, but they are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term contract (CDD) for six months starting from December 1, 202

• The position is classified as a cadre status, offering 34 days of paid leave and 13 RTT (reduction of working time) days annually, which will be prorated according to the contract duration. The organization promotes a flexible work environment, including a meal voucher system (60% covered by HI) and a telework charter allowing for a minimum of eight days of in-person work per month. Transportation costs are partially covered, with a 50% reimbursement of transport subscriptions. The organization also provides health and wellness benefits, including mutual insurance and various internal awareness programs, as well as an active Quality of Life and Working Conditions department. Employees can enjoy social benefits through the CSE (Social and Economic Committee) and participate in a dynamic cultural, sports, and social associative life.