Digital Strategist

• Location: Prague 8 - Palmovka, Czech Republic
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Preferred Start Date: October/November 2023

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world with projects in more than 70 countries. It is focusing on providing emergency medical assistance to populations affected by wars, natural disasters or lack of basic health care. 

For the MSF Operation Centre in Geneva (OCG), we are looking for a new colleague based in Prague.

Digital Strategist is one of the eight positions to strategically support OCG from a communications perspective. Their responsibility is to oversee digital communications in OCG countries of operation, to achieve strategic presence in the digital space, and to ensure sustainability, coherence and consistence in how MSF communicates in the online space across all the countries and during the change of field staff. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Be the first point of reference and contact in case of crisis management for digital communications for OCG.
• Provide support to Field Comms Teams and Strategic Communications Advisors, especially in the area of social media security, social media content production and community management, social media advertising, developing social media strategies and visual guidelines, conducting digital assessments, reporting, and digital monitoring and analysis.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining MSF presence on social media sites, which includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Oversee the increas of overall exposure of MSF, help target regional and local influencers and contribute to communication strategies employed by MSF.
• Implement the Digital Bare Minimum Standards in the OCG countries of operations and monitor the level of digital skills in the Digital Maturity Matrix. 
• Be the first point of reference in case of digital crisis communications.
• Strategize, analyse and guide MSF OCG led digital communications initiatives and community management.
• Strategize, analyse and guide MSF OCG digital monitoring, reporting, and advertising.
• Coach and mentor Field Comms Managers and Officers on content creation for social media, social media management and community building.
• Participate in relevant intersectional and interdisciplinary platforms.
   

WHO WE LOOK FOR

• An expert in the field of digital communication.
• A professional who desires flexibility and is not afraid of their own responsibility and autonomy.
• A helpful colleague with respect for others and open communication.
• A person with a passion and interest in humanitarian, medical aid issues, belief in the values of our organisation, and understanding of the MSF Charter

WHAT YOU NEED

• University or College Degree or Certificate in a relevant field (candidates without a formal education may be considered if they possess significant additional experience 5+ years in digital marketing or digital communication).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in social media management and community building.
• Proficient knowledge of English language.
• Experience in social media monitoring, social media advertising, and digital strategy.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring tools (Crowdtangle, TalkWalker) and with Facebook Business Manager.
• Commitment to the work and principles of MSF (Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a dynamic organisation.
• User experience with Microsoft 365 is desirable.
• Experience in the humanitarian field will be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time employment contract.
• Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home.
• Work for a major international humanitarian organisation that makes a difference and helps where it is needed.
• Friendly and experienced international team.
• A modern dog-friendly offices.
• Employee benefits in accordance with the MSF CZ internal remuneration policy: 5 weeks of vacation, sick days, language trainings, professional development, contribution to leisure activities.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and Cover Letter (in English) to hr-cz@prague.msf.org.
You should mainly state the reasons why you want to join the MSF team and what you offer for this position in the cover letter.
IMPORTANT! Please put this line in the e-mail subject: „DIGITAL STRATEGIST “

Applications are accepted until 28. 09. 2023 23:59.

NOTE: Selected candidates who provide all the required documents will be contacted on an ongoing basis.

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