Jobs at Search For Common Ground’s International

Objectives of the Assignment

The Communications Consultant will support Search’s efforts by creating multimedia content that highlights the organization’s peacebuilding achievements and raises public awareness of its activities across selected projects.

Scope of Work

• Content Creation
• Storytelling
• Brand Alignment
• Support Communication Campaigns
• The consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Develop creative graphics for social media with tailored key messages.
• Data visualization and designing infographics
• Produce short video clips suitable for social media and web/digital platforms.
• Design Success Stories booklets and Photobooks showcasing Search’s work on specific projects.
• Use digital storytelling techniques to communicate messages of conflict transformation, collaboration, and trust-building.
• Highlight Search’s thematic areas through culturally sensitive and engaging content.
• Ensure all materials adhere to Search’s and donor’s branding guidelines.
• Integrate the organization’s mission and vision into all produced content.
• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to develop multimedia materials for peace campaigns aimed at raising awareness of Search’s project objectives.
• Ensure multimedia content complies with data protection protocols, including obtaining informed consent from stakeholders and participants for all media use.

Deliverables

• The Consultant is expected to deliver:
• High-quality multimedia products such as infographics, success story booklets, short video, edited photos, graphics etc) for various platforms, designed/produced to challenge stereotypes and social behavioral change messages.
• Web-ready video formats.
• All necessary production equipment and personnel to support content creation.
• Compliance with ‘Do No Harm’ principles and alignment with approved scripts.
• Professional action photographs for Search’s photo library.
• Maintain a database of all multimedia products for easy access 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or related fields.
• Significant experience in multimedia content production/design with a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proficiency in multimedia production and editing software (e.g., Adobe Design Suite, Camtasia, Canva, CorelDRAW).
• Strong understanding of traditional and social media platforms for advocacy and awareness-raising.
• Knowledge of local languages, including Hausa, Fulfulde, and Pidgin, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of working in the development or humanitarian sector

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Creative writing, photography, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work within diverse, multicultural teams.

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Position Summary

Search is seeking an experienced Project Driver for an anticipated 24-month project funded by the European Union. The project will be implemented in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara states.  The overall goal of the project is to enhance young people's entrepreneurial and peacebuilding agency within their communities and raise awareness of the positive contributions young people make to the social and economic fabric of their communities. 

The Project Driver will assist in the execution of Search projects through safe and efficient transportation by vehicle of Search authorized passengers, transport goods and services in furtherance of the execution of the responsibilities of those passengers as they relate to Search projects. The driver will also maintain his assigned vehicle to meet all reasonable safety standards and act accordingly in line with Search policies.  The driver reports to the Procurement, Admin, and Logistics (PAL) Coordinator.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

• Maintain professional and reliable driving skills; 
• Observe general traffic rules & safety regulations and request passengers to use their seat belt inside the vehicle at all times;
• Drive project staff and other authorized personnel to various destinations safely, as assigned;
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle e.g. accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, timely fueling of vehicle and monitoring of usage; 
• Fulfill reporting requirements and maintain proper and accurate records on vehicle; Logs all trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing etc; Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for major repairs to ensure that the vehicle is kept in top performance and clean;
• Keenly monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy;
• Report all major and minor damages and accidents on assigned vehicle to the supervisor in line with SEARCH vehicle policies;
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, vehicle tool kit and necessary spare parts;
• Ensures that in the event of an accident, SEARCH rules/policies and traffic regulations are followed;
• Other office duties such as photocopying, faxing, scanning, relieving at the reception, handling of in-coming/outgoing telephone calls, screening of visitors, etc;
• Perform other logistics tasks such as dispatch and collection of mails, and other relevant items as assigned, and also assist with movement of items within the office premises.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of primary-level schooling to ensure literacy;
• A valid driver’s license is compulsory;
• A good working knowledge of the Plateau terrain;
• A certificate in Defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an added advantage;
• Experience in maintaining and repairing vehicles and to be able to anticipate problems and immediately alert supervisor;
• Previous driving experience (3 years preferred)
• The ability to travel, even on short notice;
• The willingness to work evenings and weekends;
• Punctuality, reliability and respect;
• Streetwise and security conscious;
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with limited resources;
• The incumbent should be able to live by the Search International Code of Conduct;
• Fluency in oral and written English is required for proper documentation of movement records;
• Good knowledge of other local languages will be an asset.