About the job

Job Description

The Communications Assistant will lead, plan, and implement NRC Somalia's communications work in Puntland, ensuring that information about NRC's humanitarian programmes is well documented. The Communications Assistant should be creative, energetic, and organised, ready to work with NRC's communications and advocacy team at the country office.

Generic Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of communications and visibility work based on the country advocacy and communications strategy, commitments to donors, and in line with NRC's global guidelines.
• Work with the different core competencies and program team to develop communications action plans that reflects use of a variety of different communications tools (photos, case studies, short videos etc).
• Undertake regular travel to program locations to gather high-quality content relating to NRC programs in Jubaland.
• Support the development of visibility materials ensuring these are developed with the support of the country team.
• Draft creative products that portray the humanitarian situation and needs in a dignified way allowing them to tell their own stories.

Specific Responsibilities

• Draw out the visibility requirement in each grant agreement and donor commitment, prepare a detailed action plan with timeline and execute in coordination with the Communication Coordinator.
• Develop a monthly action plan detailing outputs and support required.
• Visit NRC field sites to collect communications materials -- photos, videos, and success stories for internal and external use.
• Upload photos, videos, and success stories to the content archiving system.
• Assist
• Work efficiently with programmes teams to develop visibility materials and other communications products that comply with NRC and donor guidelines.
• Any other tasks as required or directed by the Area Office.
• Work closely with communications colleagues at the country office to develop, coordinate, and polish high-quality content.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Diploma or university degree in Communications, Journalism/Graphic design or related fields.
• Minimum three years of INGO or equivalent experience working in a communications-related field.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with photography and videography, including video editing.
• Demonstrated skills using photoshop and other relevant programs.
• Knowledge and experience of donor communications requirements
• Knowledge and experience managing social media accounts.
• Knowledge and experience drafting communications material in Somali and English
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods.
• High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Context related skills, knowledge, and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and focus on results.
• Strong organisational and team working skills.
• Good ability to work independently.
• Sensitivity and high levels of self-awareness
• Highly approachable, trustworthy, and confidential
• Good English language skills
• Strong Somali writing skills
• Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus.
• Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills

What We Offer:

• Duty station: Garowe, Somalia
• Contract duration: Initial 3 months' probation period for 1 year contract, with possibility of extension.
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC's salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

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