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Digital Communications Coordinator

Digital Communications Coordinator

40 h/week

Do you have experience with social media and newsletter management, and an interest in midwives, women’s rights and/or sexual and reproductive health? Join ICM and drive change at the forefront of global health! We are looking for a Digital Communications Coordinator to join our Advocacy & Communications team.

About us

At the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), we envision a world where every childbearing woman has access to a midwife’s care. We empower midwives worldwide, enhancing the health of women and gender-diverse people through effective and compassionate care. ICM is an equal opportunity employer, and as the global voice of midwives it is important that our staff represent the diversity of our membership. We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will be assessed without regard to ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Your Impact as Digital Communications Coordinator

The Digital Communications Coordinator is a key member of the Advocacy & Communications team, responsible for leading all social media and digital communications activities for ICM and the ICM-led PUSH Campaign. Your key responsibilities would include:

  • implementing ICM’s communications strategy across all social media channels
  • monitoring social media performance and reporting on results
  • creating visually engaging content, including videos, infographics and other resources for advocacy purposes
  • crafting ICM’s monthly newsletter and PUSH’s quarterly newsletter
  • updating and contributing content to both the ICM and PUSH websites
  • supporting virtual events and digital advocacy initiatives

What You’ll Bring 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Social Studies, or a related field (preferred)
  • Minimum two years of experience in a similar role
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English (ICM’s working language)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven experience of managing social media, including Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky and LinkedIn
  • Proven experience managing website backends on open-source platforms, such as WordPress or WebFlow
  • Familiarity with design and communications tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or similar
  • Understanding of SEO principles and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Zoho)
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
  • Willingness to learn about midwifery, maternal health, and the work of midwives globally
  • Confident using digital tools and technologies, and quick to learn new platforms and systems
  • Candidates must be based in the Netherlands and have the eligibility to work

Why You Should Apply

  • Impactful Role: Combine your communication skills with ICM’s expertise on sexual and reproductive health and rights, to make an impact on global health and human rights
  • Location & Benefits: Work in the heart of The Hague, in a supportive environment, with competitive compensation ranging from EUR 2573 to 3216 gross per month* (for 40 h/week), 8% holiday pay, 13th-month bonus and pension scheme without employee contributions.
  • Work-Life Balance: benefit from a flexible work policy including hybrid work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Growth Opportunities: enjoy the benefits of working in a small team where you can learn and grow with colleagues each day, as well as the opportunity to enroll in formal professional development activities

Application Process

Ready to take on this challenge? Send your cover letter and CV, to [email protected]  by 28 April with “Digital Communications Coordinator” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include the following:

  1. Tell us about the two most useful online services you use to help streamline your communications work, and what their benefits are.
  2. How do you stay up to date with trends in the communications industry?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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*The salary offer will depend on the selected candidate’s skills and experience in relation to the requirements for the role.

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