Communication Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Yola Office is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below

Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Yola

Main Responsibilities

• Provides the sub-delegation with an analysis of general humanitarian situation monitors the news and collates and summarizes information from local and international media outlets.
• Contributes to the quality of dialogue with all interlocutors, develops key messages relevance to civil society groups, students, media, etc.
• Contributes to the organisation of dissemination workshops, round-tables, seminars and courses for various groups (students, communities, etc).
• Manages the Sub-Delegation’s library (photos. publications, videos, design files, etc),
• Communicates and makes various presentations to different public (general population, students, universities, civil societies. media, etc).
• Contributes to the development and production of ICRC communication and dissemination tools.
• Carries out administrative and office work related to Communication Department.

Minimum Requirement arid Experience

• University degree Communication, Arts, Journalism, Marketing and others)
• 3 years’ work experience in a similar field of activity;
• Excellent knowledge of online communication;
• Excellent communication and presentation Skills With fluency to written and spoken English, Hausa and Fulfude.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; Good knowledge of the political social and cultural assigned environment;
• Ability to travel and work in Ademawa and in the North east of Nigeria;
• Very good computer literacy.

Desired Personal Skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Team leadership and good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details of three referees to:

The Administrator
ICRC Abuja
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.
Or
The Administrator,
ICRC Yole Office,
No 5 Girei Street,
GRA Jimeta,
Yola,
Adamawa State.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate “Communication Field Officer Yola” on the envelope.
• Only short-listed candidates wit be contacted.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the live and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The Administrator ICRC Maidugufi Office,
House no. 7 Bifam Road Off Circular Road (Damboa Junction),
GRA Maidugun

Or
ICRC Abuja,
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Medical Field Officer Maiduguri" on your envelope
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.