Tasks and Responsibilities
Member of the Area Management Team
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
Provide input on communication support to programme in the various Core Competencies.
Responsible for ensuring production of quality media and communications materials for both internal and external audiences.
Support the Protection and Advocacy Adviser in development and implementation of new country communications strategy in line with the NRC Global Communications strategy.
Responsible for technical capacity building of programme staff to produce high quality communication materials
Prepare Status Reports as required by Management.
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for press releases and media products to support membership initiatives
Maintain list of media and establish professional media relationships for NRC in Nigeria.
Produce communication and information products including annual/quarterly reports and initial drafts of articles for strategies, reports, press releases, newsletters etc.
Ensure media monitoring and share its analysis periodically with management and staff.
Support project/program communication products in liaison with project teams ensuring adherence to NRC standard communication and branding guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with media and communication projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
University degree in media and communication or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience
Experience from working as a Media or Communication Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery
context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Knowledge of the humanitarian sector
Fluency in English and Hausa, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience
Experience in producing varied communication materials
Experience with coordinating communication and media content
Working against tight deadlines and ensuring high quality standards
Demonstrated ability or experience in finding new creative media angles and new platforms to present communications work.
Experience in developing and using a variety of social media platforms
Experience in building relationships.
Strong communication, coordination and representational skills.
Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria is an asset.
Personal qualification
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: One year starting September 2017 (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions (GL 7 Step 1)
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State (Involves travelling to a large degree)
Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no. The title of the position (Coordinator – Media and Communication) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (any application after will not be considered). Note
Apply via :
ng.vacancies@nrc.no
