The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in warfare and in emergencies such as epidemics, floods and earthquakes. It is not a single organization. It is composed of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the 189 individual National Societies. Each has its own legal identity and role, but they are all united by seven Fundamental Principles. These principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Each component of the Movement is committed to respect and uphold them. The ICRC’s exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. It directs and coordinates the Movement’s international relief activities during armed conflicts. Established in 1863, it is at the origin of the Movement. The Federation inspires, facilitates and promotes all humanitarian activities carried out by its member National Societies on behalf of the most vulnerable people. It directs and coordinates its members’ actions to assist the victims of natural and technological disasters, refugees and those affected by health emergencies. It was founded in 1919.
The Purpose
- Under the supervision of the Head of Sub-Delegation, Communication Officer 2 contributes to designing, planning and implementing communication projects and activities in coordination with the head of sub-delegation and the communication coordinator in Abuja.
- S/he contributes to representing the ICRC externally and building the necessary understanding and acceptance of and support for the ICRC among key stakeholders and communities.
Your role:
- In consultation with the Head of Sub-Delegation and the Communication Coordinator, contributes to defining communication / prevention objectives, strategies and plans of action for the Sub-Delegation in Damaturu, in line with the field sub-structure's priorities and the delegation’s communication/prevention strategy.
- Implements relevant activities and develops tools for: operational communication, community engagement, promoting international humanitarian law (IHL), the International RC and RC Movement and the ICRC, building National Red Cross/Red Crescent Society communication capacity, public and digital communication, and information analysis/environment scanning.
- Supports the sub-delegation in networking with relevant stakeholders (local authorities, weapon bearers, traditional authorities, religious leaders, civil society actors, academic circles, youth movements, local media), and represents the ICRC to various audiences.
- Maintains a close relationship with local media and contributes to raise public awareness on the ICRC and its activities through media channels.
- Follows political, security, military, and humanitarian developments, as well as other issues relevant to the ICRC's reputation/perception and capacity to operate in the geographic area covered, contributing to their analysis.
- In this regard, performs daily local media monitoring and reports to the Head of Sub-delegation on any important events.
- Interprets and translates from and into the local language to support communication or any other programmes when required.
- Provides technical and administrative support to the communication team (e.g. filing, stock management, event organization) when required.
- Supports communication-related training and coaching for field-structure staff and/or other departments when needed, as well as the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
- Supports the joint planning and execution of joint communication production and media relations with the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
- Contributes content to the delegation`s social media, Bulletin Interne and other internal and external communication tools and platforms.
Education & Experience
- University Degree or equivalent in Communication, Journalism, International relations, political sciences or in any related fields
- A minimum of a two-year experience in a similar field
- Very good communications and presentation skills
- Very good computer and internet skills
- Very good written and spoken English and Hausa, knowledge, and other local languages an asset.
- Experience in an ICRC operation an asset
- Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria
Method of Application
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