Media and Communication Coordinator (INGO Forum) – Abuja at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Media and Communication Coordinator (INGO Forum) – Abuja

Location: Abuja
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Percentage of full-time: 100
Positions: 1

Summary

• INGO Forum in partnership with NRC is looking for a Media and Communication Coordinator, in Abuja Nigeria. The purpose of the role is to engage the Nigerian and international media on specific member-led issues and to produce and distribute the content of NIF members based on the Media and Communications strategy 2020.
• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
• NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• The INGO Forum in Nigeria was formed in late 2014 to develop a collaborative platform for effective and principled INGO interaction, engagement and coordination for humanitarian, recovery and development interventions in Nigeria.
• Since inception, the INGO Forum has become a critical platform for ensuring effective information sharing and analysis; leadership on advocacy and policy engagement; and liaison with government/donor/UN engagement and engagement ensuring the perspectives of INGOs and affected populations are ultimately included in decision-making processes.
• The INGO Forum is governed by a core membership of 41 members (and 6 observers) with new member applications pending approval on a regular basis, The INGO Forum is governed by an elected Steering Committee of five Country Directors and a Chair that works alongside a full-term Secretariat. Since March 2017, the INGO Forum is administratively hosted by NRC in Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja as well as Maiduguri.
• The Media and Communication Coordinator reports to the Forum Policy Advisor (INGO Forum).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC / NIF policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and donor/auditor requirements as regards to all printed and online publications.
• Promote, give input, guidance, and advice on general communications work, including social media posts and publications for NIF as required. .
• Initiate, research and develop press releases and media targeted information products as needed and requested for NIF.
• Develop and maintain a list of media contacts and establish professional media relationships for NIF in Nigeria. Acts as a focal point for all inquiries from journalists.
• Create multi-media materials to promote INGO member’s work including photos, short videos, and effective PowerPoint presentations. This can include supporting
• INGO members with media production such as beneficiary stories as required.
• Conduct weekly or daily media monitoring of relevant updates, share analysis periodically with line manager, general management team and staff, either through writing or by presentations.
• Supports the production of key messages and on a wide variety of issues driven by members’ needs for a wide variety of audiences including; donors, the United Nations, the government, the state, and journalists.
• Build relationships with INGO member communication counterparts and identify opportunities to work collaboratively in the production of outputs.
• Develop project/program communication products in liaison with Information management officer and policy advisor ensuring adherence to INGO Forum standard communication and branding guidelines

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field (minimum master’s degree).
• Five years experience in a similar role within an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
• Experience writing press releases and related media focused materials.
• Experience in developing and using a variety of social media platforms.
• Experiencing in designing a variety of multi-media outputs such as PowerPoint presentations, taking high-quality photos, and videos.
• Demonstrated ability or experience in finding new creative media angles and new platforms to present communications work
• Working against tight deadlines and ensuring high-quality standards.
• Experience in building relationships.
• Strong communication, coordination, and representational skills.
• Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian Media
• Contextual knowledge of northeast Nigeria is an asset.

Personal Qualities:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling an insecure environment
• A good sense of humour is an asset
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in humanitarian settings.
• Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian Media

We Can Offer

• Commencement: March 2020
• Duration: 10 months (One-year renewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions of grade-level 7 step 1
• Duty station: Abuja, with frequent travels. Travel outside Abuja is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.

Application Closing Date
12th March, 2020.