NGO Job Vacancy at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (lCRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Media Officer

Responsibilities

•     Environment scanning and analysis of the socia-political developments (in Nigeria and in the region)
•     Participates in ICRC trainings and represent the institution with external stakeholders
•     Participates in the budget elaboration and monitoring.
•     Ensures the monitoring of the programs and the reporting

•     Develops and implements communication strategies and plans of action.
•     Develops new communication tools (press releases, stories, publications, campaign)
•     Further develop ICRC network with journalists

Requirements

•     Excellent command of written and spoken EngliSh, the knowledge of Hausa is an asset
•     Excellent communication and presentation skills
•     At ease with social media and new technologies
•     Availability for travelling in Nigeria and outside the country

•     University degree in communications, marketing or journalism.
•     A minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar function.
•     Study or working experience abroad is a strong asset
•     Excellent capacity to analyse the politico-social environment

Method of Application

Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV. copies of certificates/diploma) to the

Administrator ICRC, Delegation Abuja, 
No 31 Pope John Paul Street, 
Maitama, Abuja

Please clearly indicate "Media Officer" on the envelope. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The last date for receiving the applications is 20.01.2015

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