The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks an experienced Digital Communications Consultant to help strengthen its digital profile in Brussels and among EU stakeholders. This role supports the achievement of our EU advocacy goals through increased brand visibility, strategic content, and creative engagement.

Scope of Work

Reporting to the Communications Manager in Brussels, the consultant will collaborate with advocacy, policy, and communications teams across IRC to:

Strategy and Campaigns

Develop and implement a digital content strategy aligned with EU advocacy objectives

Create digital campaign strategies tailored for EU audiences

Monitor Brussels digital trends and identify engagement opportunities

Engage with influencers and optimize outreach

Support Google Ads and paid digital advertising

Lead analytics and monthly KPI reporting for IRC EU digital channels

Content Creation

Draft and manage content for IRC EU’s digital channels (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky)

Ensure donor visibility requirements are met

Manage and update the IRC EU website (Drupal or similar CMS)

Produce visual content (graphics, videos, infographics)

Prepare social media toolkits for partners and campaigns

Ensure content meets IRC brand and quality standards

Collaboration

Work with country teams to feature national-level advocacy work

Attend events to gather media assets (photo/video)

Keep EU staff informed on digital trends and relevant IRC content

Deliverables

Strengthened IRC digital presence across EU-focused channels

Consistent content aligned with IRC brand and advocacy goals

Monthly analytics and KPI reports

Qualifications

Proven experience in digital communications and campaign strategy

Excellent writing, editing, and visual content production skills

Strong grasp of EU political context, especially on asylum/humanitarian issues

Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Analytics, SEO, and CMS tools

Strong organization, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications or digital marketing

Desirable:

Experience working with NGOs or creative agencies

Familiarity with Drupal CMS

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.