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  • Posted: Sep 11, 2016
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    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U...
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    Communications and Advocacy Manager

    SCOPE OF WORK:

    The Communications and Advocacy Manager is directly supervised by the Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) but will work in close collaboration with the Country Director (CD) in regards to external communications and advocacy pieces. The Communications and Advocacy Manager will also work in close collaboration with various IRC program coordinators and managers to maintain strong understanding of the IRC’s priorities and programs as well as on-going needs in the NE. The position will be based in Maiduguri with occasional travel to Yola, Mubi, and Abuja.

    In addition to the communications and advocacy support of this role, the IRC Nigeria has a five year strategy plan which is developed based upon the broader IRC2020 five year strategic plan. While this position will be predominately focused on communications and advocacy, the Manager will also support the on-going implementation, monitoring, reporting, and contribute to the overall management and oversight of the IRC Nigeria’s adherence to its SAP and it’s five year implementation plan.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Communications

    • Design and implement a country program communication strategy
    • Work with the program teams, and local partner organizations, to develop visibility and communications plans for various projects
    • Work with program sector leads to develop and produce IRC information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, press releases, contribution to global IRC website and updates, and other publications as well as supporting journalist and other high profile visits.
    • To produce digital content (stories, photos, blogs, videos) to be used on the IRC and other websites and to liaise with relevant staff at regional and HQ level to maximize the use of the contents generated.
    • Assist in training program staff on communication strategies and facilitate development of success stories, lessons learned, personal experiences (blogs), etc from field-based program staff
    • Provide briefing papers and situational reports as well as support NY and UK communications departments in development of external communication tools for stakeholders both in and out of country on the IRC’s work in Nigeria.
    • In collaboration with program coordinators and DDP, draft communications and advocacy material for different thematic sector priorities, including newsletters, reports, and talking points for senior management.
    • Take an active role and where possible lead in organizing media outreach and public events including international celebrations as and whenever organized by field teams.
    • Create and maintain internal system, including contact lists, diaries of upcoming events and opportunities in which the IRC can actively participate and engage locally, national and regional/internationally.
    • To build and maintain excellent relationships with Nigerian media outlets and maintain a database of Nigerian media contacts including international media staff based in Nigeria
    • To monitor and evaluate media coverage generated and to draw lessons to improve coverage, and provide regular analysis on Lebanese media coverage issues relevant to the IRC’s program work.

    Advocacy

    • Design and implement a country program advocacy strategy
    • Design and lead advocacy trainings for IRC staff and partners
    • Engage with program staff to identify high priority needs of population requiring advocacy focus and intervention
    • To regularly visit the IRC programs and partner organizations to ensure a direct link between program work and advocacy work, and to identify and generate high quality advocacy pieces with the support of IRC advocacy team.
    • To build relationships with advocacy colleagues in other organizations (eg NGOs, UN agencies), to coordinate and collaborate on advocacy pieces.

    Strategy Action Plan (SAP):

    • Lead the review process of all SAP milestones in the implementation plan and coordinate with relevant staff for execution
    • Will be the focal point person for all initiatives being devised for piloting in Nigeria as part of the SAP
    • Lead the process for periodic SAP review and document lessons learnt and best practices
    • Ensure ongoing SAP socialization processes and initiatives are instituted for all IRC Nigeria staff

    Other:

    • As needed, provide support to Grants Managers in regards to proposal development, donor reporting, and other grants requirements.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Master’s degree in relevant field (journalism, policy, etc)
    • Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communications and advocacy materials
    • Previous experience working in communications and/or advocacy field
    • Ability to write clear and concise reports, statements, etc and to meet short deadlines
    • Experience training and capacity building other staff in principles of advocacy and media
    • Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
    • Competence with Windows, Microsoft Office
    • Ability to work in unstable security environments
    • Previous experience working with international partners, in particular UN, INGOs, as well as local partners
    • Fluent written and spoken English required

    SPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION/HOUSING

    The Communications and Advocacy Manager will be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria with travel throughout the country. The security situation in Nigeria continues to be volatile in the NE with the security level at 3 (orange). The candidate should be prepared to work in insecure environments. This is a non-accompanied position. The Communications and Advocacy Manager will live in shared housing.

    Standards for Professional Conduct:

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation

    IRC leading the way from harm to home.

    IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.

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    Country Director

    Sector: Program Management       

    Scope of Work

    • The Country Director will provide the strategic vision and leadership for the country program.
    • S/he is responsible for ensuring the design and delivery of quality programs, donor and government relations, fundraising and budget management, security and operations management, and developing a motivated and professional team.
    • Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Director will work closely with, and receive support from regional and headquarters program technical units, safety and security services, regional finance and operations staff.
    • This position is currently unaccompanied and is based in Bangui, CAR.  Should the situation stabilize, we will reevaluate and reinstitute either limited or full accompanied status.

    Responsibilities
    Strategic Planning and Management:

    • Working closely with the Regional Director, and regional team, review and commence implementation of the strategic plan for CAR
    • Ensure that structures and systems are in compliance with IRC standards, and that they support program delivery and promote management coordination and efficiency throughout the country program

    Program Quality & Development:

    • Develop program strategies in accordance with IRCs mission and global strategic plan (IRC2020)
    • Ensure the consistent use of well managed assessment, design and proposal development processes utilizing core IRC2020 tools such as the Outcome and Evidence Framework and core indicators.
    • Promote a team approach and positive learning environment utilizing headquarters, country program and operations staff and partners to consistently enhance the quality of design and implementation

    Key Partner & Donor Relations:

    • Develop IRC as a partner of choice for major local and international donors
    • Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives
    • Maintain and expand participation with key donors, host government, local stakeholders and relevant policy and coordinating bodies

    Fundraising and Budget Management:

    • Monitor and identify appropriate sources for match fund requirements and coverage of funding gaps
    • Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to match funding levels
    • Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds

    Security & Operations Management:

    • In coordination with the Regional Safety and Security Advisor (RSSA) ensure that the security management plan for the country program is updated and ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of the security environment and adherence by all staff to the IRC security protocols and procedures
    • Working with country senior management team ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policy and procedures to ensure constant compliance with IRC and donor policies across the program
    • Promote coordination and teamwork between program and operations staff to improve quality of proposal submissions and program delivery

    Human Resource Management, Staff Development & Retention:

    • Develop a positive work environment for all staff supported by a professional level human resource management function
    • Support and hold management staff accountable for providing staff development opportunities and planning
    • Promote IRC core values of integrity, service and accountability

    Requirements

    • Graduate degree in relevant field;
    • At least ten (10) years of international work experience covering both emergency and post-conflict development programming;
    • Extensive program development and fund raising experience, prior experience with European, US and international donors;
    • Strong human resource management skills including capacity building and mentoring;
    • Experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting;
    • Demonstrated success in managing projects;
    • Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities;
    • A keen understanding of political complexities in the region, as they relate to post conflict recovery;
    • Ability to work and live in a complex environment.
    • Strong security management experience, ability to work under extremely volatile conditions
    • French and English fluency required

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