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Qualification: Bachelors, MBA/ MSc/MA
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps is implementing the Addressing Diverse and Acute Primary Threats (ADAPT) to Human Security in North-Eastern Nigeria program with the goal to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of 184,234 displaced, returnee and host households in Borno State. The Goal aligns with BHA’s overarching mission statement to “save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the physical, social, and economic impact of rapid and slow-onset disasters”.
The scope of the program is in alignment with the three strategic objectives of the 2019 – 2021 Humanitarian Response strategy for Nigeria: To Save lives by providing timely and integrated multi-sector assistance and protection interventions to the most vulnerable; Enhanced timely, unhindered, and equitable access to multi-sector assistance and protection interventions through principled humanitarian action and; Strengthen the resilience of the affected population, promote early recovery and voluntary and safe durable solutions to displacement and support social cohesion.
ADAPT will respond to critical humanitarian needs across Borno state, focusing on the Food-Security, Nutrition, Shelter, WASH, MCPA, Protection, and Humanitarian Analysis sectors. The program will cover all of Borno State depending on the humanitarian context. Sector by sector focus will be geographically specific where appropriate, with MPCA, Shelter and Settlements, and WASH interventions focus on newly displaced or returnee caseloads across Borno state – with an expected focus on Banki, Monguno, Damasak, Ngala, Bama, Damboa, Dikwa LGAs.
General Position Summary
The Communication Officer will support the development of a communication strategy for the ADAPT program including developing SBC/IEC materials, fact-sheets, articles, videos and other messaging required for various interventions implemented on the program. Throughout the lifecycle of the program, s/he will responsible for a) cross-cutting programmatic information management within the framework of the program; b) ensuring that information is shared and used for continuous improvement of ongoing interventions. S/he will have responsibility for leading the development of high-quality reports and success stories for dissemination and documentation.
Essential Job Responsibilities
STRATEGY & VISION
COMMUNICATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Organizational Learning
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Accountability
Reports Directly To Humanitarian Response Manager
Works Directly With Programs Staff, Country, Regional & HQ Communications Staff, HR, Operations, Finance (all offices)
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
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