Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer at Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)

Duty Description

• This Officer will be responsible for all Information and Communication Management for the Programme. For collating and Documentation of Human-Interest Stories, Photos, Programme MOVs, and other demanding Information Communication documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute immensely towards media, digital, and communication as part of advocacy development in all programs
• Collating and Documentation of Human-Interest Stories, Photos, Programme MOVs of project implementation during and post implementation.
• Agrees on media and communication as part of advocacy issues and together with the relevant program staff identifies advocacy and communication issues related to LPF's work in Nigeria.
• Support Program team in building Networks to carry out advocacy on livelihoods, Market Access, and Right to Be Heard issues in Nigeria.
• Design and produce training and educational materials on media and communication for marketing the LPF program.
• Develop work plans, individual development plans, and regular reports to the MEAL Advisor/Program.
• Support program partners in media and communications-related capacity building and ensure that this is integrated within the program
• Supports in identifying potential new strategic media partners for LPF and developing strategies for working with them.
• Have responsibility for the monitoring and supervision of media as part of advocacy-related partner activities and plans in LPF by ensuring that these are in line with LPF programs strategy in Nigeria
• Document and publish LPF’s learning by contributing articles briefing notes, media publications, and case studies for LPF's campaigns.
• Support LPF staff and partners in getting relevant messages across to target audiences within and outside the organization on major activities.
• Frequently update our LPF in social media outlets (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.) and ensure we disseminate information about our program on a weekly basis
• Develop and sustain relationships with the media and the civil society groups in Nigeria to feed into LPF's advocacy work.
• Ensure adequate media coverage for all program activities, functions, and press releases/press statements
• Liaise with active allies to identify and help them use rare opportunities to drive LPF's corporate advocacy issues in various media outlets in Nigeria
• Eager and required to adhere to LPF’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights.
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Ensure that the properties in the place of work are respected and that no damage is caused to them.
• Adhere to implementation standards, LPF ways of working, and the terms of the LPF Code of Conduct; including the commitment to zero tolerance on SEA and the obligation to report SEA cases.
• He / She must not use their position of being engaged in LPF work to gain favors or material advantage.
• Report any failure or damage of system/water facilities to the LPF Officer or Assistant in charge.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Officer or Assistant in charge.

Selection Criteria Core Competencies
Knowledge and skills:

• Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc / BA Degree with 2 – 5 years of humanitarian aid experience.
• Knowledge of LPF policies and procedures. Requires general information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
• Multiple language skills desirable. Graphics technical competencies required for this position
• High level of experience in developing information and communication related technical tools guidelines and systems.
• Qualifications and / or experience in professional information and communication-related fields.
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian /Human rights / Refugee Law.
• Basic knowledge of contract employment and experience and skills in recruitment and selection.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train staff and also able to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.

Communication Skills:

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of LPF. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Integrity:

• Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to LPF's core values and humanitarian principles.
• Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high-security risks, and harsh living conditions. Works and lives in a flexible, adaptable, and resilient manner.

Awareness and sensitivity of self and others:

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
• Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessments, particularly in high-stress and high-security contexts.

Work style:

• Is well-planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision-making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.