ORF: Communications Manager

The Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) is looking for a Communications Manager to develop and implement ORF's communications strategy. Deadline: 02 February.

Department: Olympic Refuge Foundation
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (3 years)

The Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) is looking for a Communications Manager to develop and implement the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) communications strategy and coordinate and gather ORF content and develop communications.

Main responsibilities

Strategy

Develop and implement ORF communications strategy. This includes: defining narratives, key messages, target audiences, and selected platforms; identifying the relevant spokespeople; and monitoring results.
In consultation with the IOC Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department (CCPA), develop the Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) communications plan and integrate it into the ORF communications strategy.
Ensure the systematic integration of ORF and EOR into the overarching IOC Communications activities and campaigns, in particular on the digital platforms of the IOC.
Manage the ORF editorial calendar and leverage key milestones.

Content creation and dissemination

Coordinate and gather content and develop communications assets such as articles, press releases, briefing documents, Q&As, and other written materials.
Ensure content dissemination by leveraging all the relevant communications means and platforms and working closely with the relevant departments and units.
Support and prepare communications that sit behind advocacy efforts, packaging information for different audiences.
Support and oversee the management of the EOR social media channels and develop and populate specific social media platforms for ORF.
Liaising with the IOC Media Relations Team, build and maintain relationships with media about the activities of the ORF and EOR.

Stakeholders’ management

Act as a liaison/focal point internally (CCPA, Digital Engagement and Marketing Department, Olympic Channel, EOR Steering Committee , etc.), and externally (EOR and ORF partners).
Ensure media training for ORF programmes (athletes, EOR and others involved in delivery of programmes likely to engage with media).
Liaison/focal point for external stakeholders, ensuring engagement, coordination and managing expectations particularly but not limited to key events such as the announcement of the EOR.

Our requirements

University degree in political sciences, international relations, or journalism (Masters, bachelor’s degree, federal diploma, etc.).
At least 7 years of experience in communications and media engagement (within the world of sport and/or refugee and displaced people would be a plus).
Good knowledge of the Olympic Movement, the United Nations System, the NGOs / sport for development sector.
Experience and interest in working with refugees and displaced people.
Fluency in both: English and Spanish or French. Arabic or German is a plus.
Excellent English writing and speaking, editorial and networking skills.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders / managers would be a plus.
Recognised and appreciated know-how and manners when dealing with personalities.
Ability to work within an extended team, with complex structure and competing priorities;
Ability to establish a realistic, clear and efficient line of action to reach communications objectives.
Ability to work remotely and autonomously as needed.
Ability to generate a working atmosphere where team spirit contributes to improving performances.
Adaptable with regards to working hours and flexibility.
Excellent command of the “corporate” tools and follows the internal usage rules (SharePoint, Outlook, OneNote etc.).

Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers equal pay for work of equal value, competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 50 nationalities.