Communications Technical Assistant INGO Forum at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)Abuja, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support

Full Time

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country. We take action during situtations of armed conflict, and engage in other contextes where our competences will add value. The majority of our 5000 staff members are national employees in NRC’s projects in around 25 countries worldwide. All our projects are supervised by the NRC Head Office in Oslo. NRC was established in 1946 under the name Aid to Europe, to assist refugees in Europe after World War II. Today NRC is organised as an independent, private foundation. We cooperate closely with the UN and other humanitarian organisations, around the world as well as in Norway. What does NRC do? Programme Activities: NRC’s main activity is the deliverance of humanitarian aid through programme activities in the field. NRC specialises in five programme areas, or core competences - Shelter, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Information Counselling and Legal Aid (ICLA). The core competences are adaptive to different contexts and mutually reinforcing.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

Compliance with and adherence to NRC and NIF approved policies and procedures and to and donor policies, guidance, and procedures.
Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for NGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making.
High level representation of INGO interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally.
Able to appreciate political necessity and policy issues in localization and the application of principles to programming.

Specific responsibilities

Implementation of the NIF Social Media Strategy and managing the Social Media Platforms (X (formerly twitter), Facebook and YouTube channel).
Creating, uploading content, and regularly monitoring and engaging with audiences on NIF Social Media Channels under the guidance of the Media and Communication Adviser.
Assist in the preparation for and branding of NIF events.
Drafting, compiling, and editing specific types of NIF communication products such as weekly updates, newsletters, annual reports, etc.
Write stories, reports, and minutes of meetings and events.
Track projects and media exposures.
Support in the development of audio-visual and visual materials, which at times may include traveling to out of station.
Organises the clearance, production, and distribution of NIF visibility materials.
Performs other relevant duties assigned and pre-agreed.

Qualifications

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communication, Humanities, English, or any other relevant fields.
Demonstrates good knowledge of the use of social media for communication outreaches.
Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.?
Strong time management skills and attention to detail are required.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and other related computer skills.
Knowledge of the social media landscape in Nigeria.
Professional photography skills are a plus.
Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Behavioural competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
Excellent writing, editing, and analytical abilities.
Proven ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
Ability to present and represent collective views to various stakeholders.

Professional competencies

Experience in coordination within a humanitarian/recovery context.
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
Documented results in related responsibilities.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, and fluency in one or more languages spoken in North-West Nigeria, particularly Hausa, is an advantage.

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