JOB TITLE: Communications Officer
JOB LOCATION: Mubi, Adamawa
JOB DETAILS:
- Under the direction of the QAM, develop, implement, and monitor a communication and visibility plan to facilitate better understanding among partners, donors, beneficiaries and host communities, media, the general public, and government stakeholders of DRC Nigeria’s work and role;
- Update DRC Nigeria’s Communications Strategy on an annual basis;
- Write, edit and produce communication products promoting the contribution of DRC Nigeria to the crisis response;
- Undertake field visits to produce creative and engaging communications products to raise awareness of the crisis in northeast Nigeria and the humanitarian response efforts of DRC;
- Maintain and update DRC Nigeria country profile documents, fact sheets, and presentations for external audiences;
- Engage with NIF Communications Working Group and other relevant working groups and networks to ensure DRC representation and participation;
- Ensure timely publication and distribution of media content on the DRC Nigeria country webpage, DRC Nigeria Twitter account and HQ managed accounts;
- Ensure all DRC and donor visibility requirements and communications commitments are met;
- Provide training on communications and visibility to DRC Nigeria staff to improve contributions to communications initiatives and staff understanding of DRC and donor guidelines;
- Ensure there is appropriate age and gender awareness and considerations in all DRC Nigeria communications;
- Ensure all public multimedia materials have the necessary consent forms on file;
- Advise DRC Nigeria staff on media, public information, awareness raising and visibility issues in line
Requirements
Education:
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- University degree in a relevant field such as English, Social Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or similar;
- Certification or equivalent professional experience in graphic design, web, social media and video production, or similar.
Essentials:
- At least 1 year of professional experience working in journalism or related field such as media / public relations
- Excellent writing, editing and communications skills in English required
- Advanced skill in graphic design, web, social media and video production evidenced by a portfolio of communications products produced by the candidate;
- Demonstrated experience in training and coaching;
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment with competing priorities, tight deadlines, and in a complex emergency context; and,
- Ability to live and work in an insecure and high stress environment.
- Willingness to travel to other DRC bases in Nigeria
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] . The position title must be written in the subject line of the email otherwise not considered.
Or
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Application Process and Notice
- All applicants must upload their CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
- The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
- Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
- DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
Deadline: April 7, 2021
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Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |