Senior Editorial Officer (Signpost)

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Yemen is seeking a Senior Editorial Officer to lead its Signpost information services. Based in Aden, you will ensure that crisis‑affected populations receive accurate, timely, and actionable information through high‑quality editorial and digital engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and quality‑assure Signpost information services under the PRoL component.
• Develop and maintain editorial standards, content strategies, and digital engagement plans.
• Supervise Digital Community Liaison Officers and translate community feedback, protection monitoring findings, and service mapping data into information products.
• Ensure information dissemination aligns with accountability to affected populations (AAP) principles.
• Collaborate with program teams to integrate health, WASH, nutrition, education, and protection data into user‑centered information outputs.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with extensive experience in editorial management or information services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex humanitarian communication projects.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian contexts and the needs of crisis‑affected communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on vulnerable populations in Yemen.
• Work within a respected global humanitarian organization.
• Professional development in a challenging, mission‑driven environment.