Purpose of the position
Under the direction of the General Director, the Director of Communications leads the
Communications department to define and implement communication strategies, policies and activities that raise and deepen awareness of MSF and its field activities among Japanese society.
The position holder ensures that the department's objectives and activities and team members are also able to support the recruitment, advocacy and fundraising objectives of MSF Japan.

Objectives
The Director of Communications' core objective will be to ensure the delivery of the MSF Japan　annual plans aligned to the current and future strategic plan.
・ Increase MSF's awareness and engagement in Japan.
・ Develop a communication approach and activities that are supportive of MSF Japan fundraising and field HR objectives while ensuring coherent messaging and branding.
・ All MSF Japan communications reflect and are aligned to MSF principles, unique identity and temoignage and advocacy goals are at heart of initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

General
As a member of the MSF Japan Leadership Team, the Director of Communications will:
・ Represent MSF Japan as an active section supporting and shaping movement-wide support services related initiatives
・ Contribute to shaping the strategic direction of MSF Japan, including participate in developing and carrying out organization wide goals and objectives, formulating policies, and in decision making with an organization wide impact
・ Directly own the mitigation and management of some key risks for the organization
 

MSF Movement-wide initiatives and relationships with Operational Canters (OCs) and partner sections:
As a representative of MSF Japan the Director of Communications will:
・ Participate in Movement-wide initiatives and projects, including attending international   platforms and meetings
・ Develop and maintain constructive relationships with members of communication departments of OCs and partner sections to achieve communication and public advocacy­ related operational objectives
・ Participate in shaping and implementing relevant OC strategic objectives

Main Departmental Activities:
The Director of Communications will:
・ Be accountable for the design, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive public engagement approach, including the development of strategies, objectives and activities that are undertaken by the department's editorial production and external relations personnel.
・ Monitor field operations communications and ensuring tailoring of MSF　information/messages for the maximum impact on target audience, whilst remaining as accurate as possible and respecting the dignity of those affected by humanitarian crisis.
・ Ensure Communications department supports fundraising, FHR, HR and operations support departments, and ways of working are constructive and effective.
 

etc.

For a detailed job description, skills and experience, please see the Job Description.

職務内容、スキルおよび経験についての詳細は英文 Job Description を参照してください。

Essential Skills and Experience
・Over three year’s department/team management experience.
・Five years’ experiences at a senior level in journalism or general Communications.
・Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
・Ability to think strategically as well as tactically.
・Ability to 'think clearly' analyse, synthesise and present complex information in a convincing, straightforward and clear manner to a wide range of audiences through multiple channels.
・Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Including the ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
・Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
・Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines and pressure.
・Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of MSF.
・Ability to travel extensively in contexts of political instability and/or extreme destitution. Including willingness to serve in the field for several weeks at a time.
・Strong interpersonal skills.
・Significant experience working internationally
・Fluent spoken and written English
・Deep understanding of Japanese culture, society, and media market

Desirable
・MSF field or head office experience.
・Experience of defining multi-year strategies.
・Experience in Marketing.
・Experience in Humanitarian Advocacy.
・Fluent spoken and written Japanese.

For a detailed job description, skills and experience, please see the Job Description.

職務内容、スキルおよび経験についての詳細は英文 Job Description を参照してください。

・Salary is determined based on job grade.
・Flexible working hours with a standard working day of 8 hours
・Full social insurance
・Commuting allowance, work from home allowance, and child allowance (in accordance with the organization's regulations)
・Two full days off per week. In addition to annual paid vacations（24 days/year), year-end and New Year vacations and congratulation or condolence leave are available.
・Salary includes 20 hours of fixed late-night work allowance

・Probation period: 6 months
・Others： No smoking indoors in principle (smoking rooms are available)

・Retirement age 60 (with reemployment system)

・給与は職位体系グレードに基づいて決定
・1日の標準労働時間を8時間とするフレックスタイム制
・社会保険完備
・通勤手当、在宅勤務手当、子ども手当支給（当団体規定による）
・完全週休2日制。24日/年の年次有給休暇の他に、年末年始・慶弔休暇あり
・給与には20時間分の深夜勤務手当を含む
・試用期間：6か月
・その他　：屋内原則禁煙（喫煙室あり）

・定年60歳（再雇用制度あり）

Submit CV (in English), Motivation Letter (in English), 日本語の履歴書（できれば顔写真つき), 職務経歴書, 志望動機書 (和文) to the email address:  

hqhr-recruitment@tokyo.msf.org

CV(英文）、Motivation Letter（英文）、日本語の履歴書（できれば顔写真つき)、職務経歴書、及び志望動機書を、以下Eメール宛ご送付ください。

 hqhr-recruitment@tokyo.msf.org

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・Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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