MMC Global Communication Coordinator

BACKGROUND MMC

The MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise on mixed migration. The MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based mixed migration responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. The MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move. The three overall objectives of the MMC are:

• To contribute to a better, more nuanced and balanced understanding of mixed migration (knowledge)
• To contribute to evidence-based and better-informed migration policies and debates (policy)
• To contribute to effective evidence-based protection responses for people on the move (programming)

MMC is a global network engaged in data collection, research, analysis, and policy and programmatic development on mixed migration, with regional hubs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and a global team based across Copenhagen, Geneva and Brussels.

The MMC is part of, and governed by, DRC. While its institutional link to DRC ensures MMC’s work is grounded in operational reality, it acts as an independent source of data, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration for policy makers, practitioners, journalists, and the broader humanitarian sector. The position of the MMC does not necessarily reflect the position of DRC. For more information on MMC visit our website here: www.mixedmigration.org

POSITION PROFILE

Reporting to the director of MMC, the Global Communication Coordinator leads and oversees the implementation of all MMC activities in relation to internal and external communication and visibility, finalization of MMC publications for release, report launches, organization of events and supports policy engagement and fundraising activities.

JOB SUMMARY & TASKS

The global communication coordinator will lead on all communication activities for the whole MMC network, including:

Communications strategy

• Responsible for the implementation and further development of MMCs external communication strategy

Publications, events, online presence and campaigns

• Overseeing the updating and maintaining of the MMC website
• Responsible for all of MMCs social media output, including the MMC Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts and channels
• Overseeing the finalization of all MMC research outputs in line with MMC editorial and brand guidelines and acting as guardian of MMCs global publication calendar
• Responsible for the release of all publications, including the Quarterly Mixed Migration Updates, and the development and execution of the associated communications plans and toolkits, including social media launches
• Overseeing the release of MMCs newsletters at regional level and globally
• Responsible for the implementation of the extensive communication campaign around the annual Mixed Migration Review (MMR)
• Responsible for the preparation and execution of virtual and face-to-face events (manage registrations, social media promotions, hosting of online conference platforms, etc.)

External engagement and identification of opportunities

• Collaborate closely with MMC regional hubs staff to proactively identify and develop new communication tools, such as podcasts, videos with key findings of research, human-interest stories etc.
• Keep track of events calendars, signalling and organising speaking opportunities for MMC and representing the MMC when appropriate
• Supports the planning and implementation of policy engagement and fundraising activities in Brussels for the entire MMC network, through the identification of opportunities and a further consolidation of the existing contacts.
• Drafting press releases, keeping an up to date list of MMC media contacts and strengthening media outreach
• Representation of MMC at online and offline events and reporting back on discussions
• Engage with global and regional partners to disseminate MMC research products
• Liaising with DRC Communication and Press offices at HQ Copenhagen level, Geneva, Brussels and regional offices

Coordination, reporting and management

• Responsible for reporting on MMCs external visibility, e.g. monthly and end of year website and social media statistics, event attendance and post-event surveys, external references to MMC, etc. as input into MMCs Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• In case of regional communication capacity in MMC regional hubs, oversee the regional communication activities and technically manage regional communication officers
• Support the organisation of MMCs monthly senior management meetings
• Perform other duties as may be assigned, such as support and/or lead on drafting articles and research papers, support proposal writing and donor reporting, etc.
• Manage the work of MMCs communication assistant (to be recruited)

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong experience with external communication.
• Experience with social media campaigns and output, in particular Twitter.
• A degree in social sciences or communication.
• Fluency in both oral and written English, with experience in report writing at a professional level.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills and flexibility to take on many different smaller and bigger tasks at the same time
• Full proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with WordPress, InDesign, Canva.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to develop data visualisations, using different visualisation software
• Ability to work remotely

Desirable

• Strong affinity with matters relating to (mixed) migration, forced displacement and humanitarian/development work.
• Previous work with NGOs or UN in the development or humanitarian sector
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish
• Academic background in migration studies, including some experience in research (field-level research a strong asset)

REPORTING ARRANGEMENT

The Global Communication Coordinator will report directly to the Director of MMC. The Global Communication Coordinator will have one direct report (the communication assistant).

OFFER

The position is based in the DRC office in Brussels.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested? Go to www.drc.ngo and find Current Vacancies. Find the job on the list and apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

If you have questions, or encounter problems with the online application process, please contact [emailprotected]

Applications close date: 09/01/2024

Need further information?

For more details on this position please contact: Bram Frouws, director of MMC, at [emailprotected].

Please note that applications sent directly to Mr. Frouws will not be considered.

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