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Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is recruiting candidates for a Media and Communication Coordinator (INGO Forum).
JOB TITLE: Media and Communication Coordinator (INGO Forum)
JOB LOCATION: Abuja
JOB DETAILS:
- INGO Forum in partnership with NRC is looking for a Media and Communication Coordinator, in Abuja Nigeria. The purpose of the role is to engage the Nigerian and international media on specific member-led issues and to produce and distribute the content of NIF members based on the Media and Communications strategy 2020.
- NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
- NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
- The INGO Forum in Nigeria was formed in late 2014 to develop a collaborative platform for effective and principled INGO interaction, engagement and coordination for humanitarian, recovery and development interventions in Nigeria.
- Since inception, the INGO Forum has become a critical platform for ensuring effective information sharing and analysis; leadership on advocacy and policy engagement; and liaison with government/donor/UN engagement and engagement ensuring the perspectives of INGOs and affected populations are ultimately included in decision-making processes.
- The INGO Forum is governed by a core membership of 41 members (and 6 observers) with new member applications pending approval on a regular basis, The INGO Forum is governed by an elected Steering Committee of five Country Directors and a Chair that works alongside a full-term Secretariat. Since March 2017, the INGO Forum is administratively hosted by NRC in Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja as well as Maiduguri.
- The Media and Communication Coordinator reports to the Forum Policy Advisor (INGO Forum).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC / NIF policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and donor/auditor requirements as regards to all printed and online publications.
- Promote, give input, guidance, and advice on general communications work, including social media posts and publications for NIF as required. .
- Initiate, research and develop press releases and media targeted information products as needed and requested for NIF.
- Develop and maintain a list of media contacts and establish professional media relationships for NIF in Nigeria. Acts as a focal point for all inquiries from journalists.
- Create multi-media materials to promote INGO member’s work including photos, short videos, and effective PowerPoint presentations. This can include supporting
- INGO members with media production such as beneficiary stories as required.
- Conduct weekly or daily media monitoring of relevant updates, share analysis periodically with line manager, general management team and staff, either through writing or by presentations.
- Supports the production of key messages and on a wide variety of issues driven by members’ needs for a wide variety of audiences including; donors, the United Nations, the government, the state, and journalists.
- Build relationships with INGO member communication counterparts and identify opportunities to work collaboratively in the production of outputs.
- Develop project/program communication products in liaison with Information management officer and policy advisor ensuring adherence to INGO Forum standard communication and branding guidelines
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field (minimum master’s degree).
- Five years experience in a similar role within an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
- Experience writing press releases and related media focused materials.
- Experience in developing and using a variety of social media platforms.
- Experiencing in designing a variety of multi-media outputs such as PowerPoint presentations, taking high-quality photos, and videos.
- Demonstrated ability or experience in finding new creative media angles and new platforms to present communications work
- Working against tight deadlines and ensuring high-quality standards.
- Experience in building relationships.
- Strong communication, coordination, and representational skills.
- Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian Media
- Contextual knowledge of northeast Nigeria is an asset.
Personal Qualities:
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling an insecure environment
- A good sense of humour is an asset
- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in humanitarian settings.
- Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian Media
We Can Offer
- Commencement: March 2020
- Duration: 10 months (One-year renewal)
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions of grade-level 7 step 1
- Duty station: Abuja, with frequent travels. Travel outside Abuja is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
- An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.
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Note
- Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV.
- For Nigeria Nationals only.
- There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the “Company name” field for both company and location.
Job Features
Job Category | Media / Art / Entertainment |
Deadline | 12th March, 2020. |