The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide appropriate, rights-based assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, and migrants. DRC has been present in Colombia since 2011, but in 2018 it expanded its operations in response to the Venezuelan crisis. Currently, DRC Colombia is implementing a protection-focused humanitarian response for Venezuelan refugees and migrants, as well as returning Colombians, in Colombian cities such as Riohacha, Barranquilla, and Bogotá. It is also currently expanding its activities to Nariño and Norte de Santander.
Job overview :
The Communications Assistant is a professional with a degree in graphic design, advertising, graphic communication, social communication, or a related field. They are responsible for various activities and products under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator. They possess strong communication and creative skills, as well as technical knowledge of graphic and audiovisual production. They are capable of responding promptly, being available, following up on activities, managing tasks efficiently, paying attention to detail, demonstrating initiative, and adapting to change.
Responsibilities:
- Production of digital and printed graphic design pieces that support the execution of communication plans and/or strategies (visual concept, design and supervision of the production of pieces), support in the design and execution of processes, procedures and activities associated with the process of Management of the institutional brand.
- Pre-production, production and post-production of photographs, videos and audios.
- Audiovisual coverage on site, accompanying the teams in the activities that are carried out.
- Maintain the organization’s historical archive, including communications and updated manuals for using resources and tools.
- Continuous, assertive, and effective collaboration and communication with colleagues with whom you share responsibilities.
- Support in the administration of the organization’s website and social media, including publishing and monitoring them.
- Development and implementation of communication tactics for the organization’s various target audiences.
- Writing content such as life stories, reports, and other products as requested.
- Any other tasks that may be required within the framework of the work of the Organization’s Communications Unit.
Occupational Safety and Health
- To ensure comprehensive care for your health.
- Actively participate in the formation of the COPASST – Workplace Coexistence Committee – Emergency Brigades, as well as the activities carried out by them.
- Comply with the rules, regulations and instructions of the SG SST.
- Report in a timely manner the dangers and latent risks associated with your workplace.
- Attend the OSH training sessions defined by the SG-SST training program.
- Ensure the maintenance of order and cleanliness in your work area and position.
- Provide clear, truthful and complete information about your health status.
- Immediately report to the OSH area and your immediate supervisor any work accidents, incidents (near misses) and illnesses diagnosed as work-related.
- Report to the immediate supervisor the need to take corrective or preventive actions, as appropriate, in the face of actual or potential nonconformities of the process to which it belongs.
- Participate in training activities, drills, and those scheduled by occupational safety and health.
- Participate and contribute to the fulfillment of the SG-SST policy and objectives.
Experience and Technical Skills:
- 1 year of experience working in communications, preferably with an international NGO.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, writing, spelling, and ability to synthesize information.
- Technical skills: intermediate proficiency in the Adobe Suite.
- Creativity, a sense of innovation and the ability to identify needs for the creation of printed and digital pieces.
- Willingness and ability to learn.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstration of enthusiasm, availability and commitment.
Preferred qualities:
- Experience of at least one year in handling Adobe suite.
- Organization, planning, initiative, and the ability to handle multiple functions simultaneously without losing attention to detail.
- Capacity for prioritization (prioritization criteria) and timely follow-up.
- Responsiveness to pressure situations.
- Ability to read and understand documents in English.
- Friendly, assertive, professional, and diplomatic behavior (Emotional intelligence mastery).
- Experience and/or interest in issues related to humanitarian work, migration and displacement
Education:
Professional in graphic design, advertising, graphic communication, social communication or related fields.
Languages:
- Spanish – Expert level (100%).
- English – Knowledge and command of English (basic) will be valued.
All DRC roles require the holder to master basic DRC competencies:
- Achieving excellence : focusing on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration : involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the initiative : taking ownership and initiative while seeking innovation.
- Communicate : listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstration of integrity : Act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer:
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.
- Prepaid medical insurance, 100% policy coverage for the employee, and a special price for
- beneficiaries.
- National contract for work or labor with all legal benefits.
- Salary starting at $2,462,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.
- Start date: March 2026.
- Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process
All applicants must upload only a cover letter (1 page) and an updated resume (not exceeding 3 pages). No other supporting documents will be accepted through this channel.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered!
Application closing date: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 am Local Time.
If you apply, it is understood that you have immediate availability to work and have the possibility of occasionally traveling to the organization’s intervention areas.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the position before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. If you are interested in this position, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Please register through the website www.drc.ngo . Communications Assistant
Note 1: Applicants to this call for applications authorize DRC to validate the personal information provided in their resume. Their identity will be checked against public and private databases for the sole purpose of validating the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing policies.
Note 2: Applicants who freely and voluntarily wish to participate in the selection process for the position in this call for applications must strictly adhere to the applicable regulations (suitability of the presented qualifications, personal and individual execution of tests, and truthfulness of information), adhering to DRC’s anti-fraud manuals and policies, under penalty of disqualification for any applicant who engages in any irregularity, as determined by the organization, even based on mere suspicion, and even for possible criminal conduct under Colombian law.