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JOB DESCRIPTION

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. 

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, and passionate Communications officer to join our team in Abuja, federal capital. The communications officer will support the day to day communication functions for NRC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver and support the implementation of  communications plans, products and packages with an emphasis on social media content and multimedia packages to accompany key media products.
• Work with programmes teams to develop success stories and content featuring the delivery of NRC programmes. 
• Explore and utilize innovative and emerging communication tools and new media in support of the advocacy and communications strategy.
• In coordination with the Media and Communications Coordinator and other NRC staff, regularly package NRC’s success stories ready to be placed in on the NRC website, Donor websites, online news platforms and social media.
• Support plans for increasing the visibility of the country programme through audio-visual material to  Regional and Global social media platforms.
• Produce multimedia materials for social media use including short videos, graphics and web stories for digital use.
• Liaising with Area offices to support them to communicate their success stories and results, offering mentoring and advice when needed.
• Prepare periodic reports and summaries for the management on regional communications activities.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Country Advocacy Manager or Media and Communications Coordinator towards implementation of NRC Nigeria’s Advocacy, Media and Communications Strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Higher relevant university degree in journalism, media, communications is highly regarded but experience, motivation and/or demonstrated ability is more important.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in journalism and/or media management, including experience in social media. Experience working in communications for a humanitarian organisation will also be highly appreciated. 
• Excellent English oral and written. Knowledge of local languages is desired.
• Advanced photography, filming, and social media skills. High level of computer literacy, including use of Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, high level photography and videography skills.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver and support the implementation of advocacy strategy, products and packages.
• Draft NRC Advocacy products such as briefing notes, position papers, talking points and reports.
• Facilitate planning and implementation of NRC Advocacy and Media activities and the production of relevant materials.
• Facilitate meetings with the authorities, international and local partners (including setting up the meetings, participation in the meetings, ensuring proper translation, taking minutes, etc.).
• Jointly with Advocacy team develop legal and policy recommendations to the authorities on prioritized issues, including drafting legislative provisions.
• Liaise with the national, regional and local authorities, local and international partners.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by Advocacy Manager/Media & Communications Coordinator towards implementation of NRC Nigeria’s Advocacy and Communications Strategies.
• To support the Advocacy Manager in ensuring seamless integration of advocacy components into project proposals that align with NRC's strategic objectives and meet donor requirements.
• Support Advocacy Manager to keep Advocacy Tracker for NRC Nigeria updated.
• Continuously identify and follow-up opportunities for influencing based on NRC Nigeria’s advocacy priorities

QUALIFICATIONS

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Higher relevant university degree in law, political science, mass communication, public relations is highly regarded but experience, motivation and/or demonstrated ability is more important.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience working with government stakeholders and INGOs/NGOs. 
• Professional knowledge about humanitarian principles and the use of media for public advocacy
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of local languages is highly desired.
• Context/Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: (examples)
• Solid understanding of international legal and policy processes relating to displacement
• Understanding fundamental principles and key sources of international humanitarian law, human rights law, and humanitarian principles.
• Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities, particularly in analysis, drafting of messages, advocacy strategy, coordination, and networking.
• Solid understanding of stakeholder mapping, power analysis and lobbying strategies.
• Basic photography, filming, and social media skills. 
• Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position): 

• Knowledge of media use for advocacy. 
• Knowledge of communicating humanitarian needs and ethical reporting of beneficiaries.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and dedication to humanitarian work. 
• Flexibility including ability to work overtime on weekends and evenings according to need and requests.