Communications Advisor

The Community Communication & Events (CC&E) team is looking for an enthusiastic communications advisor who can effortlessly combine operational communication with advisory skills, project insight, and our core values. As a communications advisor, you will ensure that communication is used honestly and transparently, with an eye for the stories behind the people.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for day-to-day communications with the Red Cross community. You will advise project leaders and managers on communication strategies for various projects and implement these strategies yourself. You will write clear and concise content, manage various communication channels, and develop online and offline communication materials, such as email campaigns, newsletters, brochures, an online magazine, and presentations.

As a communications consultant:

• Advise project leaders and managers on a wide range of communication issues and translate these into clear, practical communication strategies and plans.
• You will develop, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of communication within projects, from strategy to resource allocation.
• Manage and develop your internal communication tools, such as the online magazine, newsletters, and webinars. You will ensure consistent and high-quality delivery.
• You are responsible for managing and further developing the social intranet platform, including its content structure, timeliness, user-friendliness, and support for content managers.
• You write and edit accessible, clear texts that resonate with various audiences within the organization.
• You participate in multidisciplinary projects, sometimes serving as the project leader.
• You will contribute to daily internal communications, keeping current events in mind and ensuring sensitivity and the right tone, in line with the Red Cross’s core values.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in internal communication and translate them into concrete actions and proposals.

What do you bring to the table?

The Red Cross is looking for employees who identify with our core values of “responsibility,” “integrity,” “courage,” and “compassion,” regardless of background, physical disability, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or age. 

• HBO-level academic and intellectual ability.
• At least 3 years of experience as a communications consultant.
• Excellent writing skills in Dutch and, preferably, in English as well.
• Experience with tools such as Canva and Spotler (Mailpro).

What are your talents?

• Results-oriented: You work with a clear focus on goals, take ownership, and ensure that assignments are completed successfully.
• Connecting: You are a natural team player, empathetic toward others, and a bridge-builder.
• Planning and organizing:you set priorities and set boundaries.
• Problem-solving skills:You come up with practical solutions, even in complex situations, and demonstrate courage in doing so.
• Persuasiveness:you know how to get others on board with your advice.

What do we offer?

The work you do is socially relevant and makes a difference. Sometimes, that can also take a toll on you. That’s why we care about your well-being and offer tools to help you find a healthy balance. We are a flexible and people-oriented workplace that encourages initiative and professional growth. 

The salary for this position falls within pay scale 10 of the Dutch Red Cross Collective Bargaining Agreement, depending on experience (min. €3,546.30 to max. €4,780.36) gross per month for a full-time position of 40 hours per week. A one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension. 

In addition to your monthly salary, you’ll receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB) of 19.21%, which includes vacation pay and a year-end bonus. You can choose how to receive or use this budget. In addition, there are various other benefits, such as a pension plan, travel allowance, and excellent opportunities for personal development. You will also be provided with a laptop and a cell phone. 

Our association’s office is located in The Hague, within walking distance of the Laan van NOI train station. Like everyone else, you’ll work partly at our beautiful office and partly from home.

Join us!

Please submit your cover video (no longer than 1.5 minutes) and resume addressed to Linda van Delft (HR Advisor) as soon as possible using the application button on this page. The application period closes on February 16. Would you like to learn more about this role? If so, please contact Larissa N’gbo (Manager, Community Communication & Events Team) at lngbo@redcross.nl.

The application process consists of two rounds of interviews and a discussion of employment terms.

We believe it is important to ensure the reliability, professionalism, and integrity of our organization and our current and future employees. Integrity screening is a standard part of our selection process. This means that an online assessment and a reference check are standard parts of our selection process, and we may also ask you to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (depending on the position).   

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