Are you our new Internal Communication Adviser?

The internal communication adviser will work with the Head of unit to advise on, support, and develop internal communication, working closely with the Secretary General’s Office. The unit works closely with management and process owners at head office as well as supporting and advising staff on internal communication issues globally.

Context

Advise on, support, and develop internal communication in NRC, including from the Secretary General and Senior Management Group. Work to implement the internal communication strategy and contribute to delivering on NRC’s global strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce content for internal audiences to be delivered through internal channels, events, forums, and campaigns together with relevant and responsible stakeholders.
• Analyse, prioritise, and respond proactively to meet communications needs.
• Provide communications advice to different internal stakeholders, organisational change, and development processes.
• Develop internal communication plans for projects, organisational change and development processes and support implementation of communication action plans.
• Support in managing internal communication channels and create content to engage employees in delivering on NRC’s objectives.
• Adopting best practice and innovations in communications to engage a geographically dispersed frontline audience.

More specifically

• Project manage the delivery of internal events and communication campaigns that build staff engagement: including coordinate, prepare, organise, promote, and facilitate internal events like all staff meetings, virtual field trips, etc.
• Support the Secretary General’s office and the Senior Management Group on internal communication. Participate in forums and groups to understand communication needs and respond in a timely manner.
• Support content owners in keeping their intranet content up-to-date and engaging.
• Provide advice and respond to requests to disseminate communications.
• Obtain data and share information.

What you will bring

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Technical knowledge and interest for internal communication in large and complex organisations.
• Excellent planner, ability to work to deadlines and adapt quickly when needed.
• Collaborative and service minded.
• User focus and empathy.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to always handle confidential information.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal
• Communicate clearly, actively listen to others, respond with understanding and respect
• Tailor communication to different target groups and channels
• Able to explain complex concepts and arguments clearly to a diverse audience
• Willing to accept and commit to change
• Plan and prioritise and respond flexibly to changing circumstances
• Remain calm and focused in challenging situations

What makes this position attractive?

• A strongly committed, challenging, and international work environment in a large, world-renowned humanitarian organisation
• An opportunity to work with highly competent colleagues, develop your own skills in an international context while contributing to further professionalise our procedures
• A permanent position at our Head Office in modern locations in central Oslo
• Compensation according to NRC’s salary scale, good pension and insurance schemes

Please note:

• For any other questions please contact Ellen Høstmark Bustø, Internal Communication Specialist Adviser, NRC / +47 920 59 874 / ellen.busto@nrc.no
• Please submit all relevant documents when applying