Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

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Role Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director and the technical support and guidance of the Head of Programme, Conflict Analyst and the sector Specialists, the Advocacy and Communications Coordinator will lead and support the development and implementation of communications activities of NRC programming in South Sudan, as well as that of the national WASH and Protection clusters. These will be done according to advocacy priorities outlined in the country’s advocacy strategy, and delivered in close coordination with NRC offices regionally and globally. The Coordinator will be responsible for developing high quality communications products for traditional media, social media, and programmes communications for a wide and diverse range of audiences. She/he will be proficient and comfortable with collecting and developing visual material for communication purposes, as well as producing quality written materials for public dissemination. The successful candidate will be expected to frequently travel to NRC field locations. She/he will be comfortable liaising with national and international media and organising press events.

Generic Responsibilities:

  1. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
  2. Provide regular progress reports
  3. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
  4. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
  5. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
  6. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of NRC South Sudan’s Communications Strategy, based on the Country Advocacy Strategy, and in line with NRC’s Global Communications Strategy.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in South Sudan and other NRC offices to develop and monitor a communications action plan that reflects use of a variety of different communications vehicles (photos, case studies, online platforms, infographics, videos etc).
  • Develop and produce communications materials in compliance with NRC and donor guidelines, including brochures, publications, briefing materials, social media content, and articles, and manage their dissemination.
  • Undertake regular travel to NRC field locations to gather content relating to NRC programmes, and support programme and field staff with communications-related activities.
  • Support programme teams with the development of visibility materials, ensuring these are developed in compliance with NRC and donor guidelines.
  • Craft creative products that portray the humanitarian situation and needs in a manner that is dignified and focuses on the capacity of people in South Sudan in line with NRC guidelines.
  • Work closely with media and communications colleagues at the regional and global levels to develop, coordinate and polish communications materials.
  • Liaise with NRC’s grants and programmes teams to ensure NRC is meeting its commitments to donors and communicating appropriately with communities.
  • Participate in coordination mechanisms and forums as appropriate.
  • Liaise professionally and efficiently with national and international journalists.
  • Oversee, and where necessary, set up NRC South Sudan’s social media outputs.
  • Develop communications-related tools, templates or SOPs as required.
  • Undertake workshops and trainings to improve communications capacities more broadly within the organization.
  • Any other communications-related task as required or directed.

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

  • At least five years of experience working in media, communications, press relations or advocacy preferably in a humanitarian context.
  • Relevant university degree (Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences etc.) and demonstrated skills using Photoshop and other relevant programs.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience managing social media accounts
  • Thorough knowledge and experience drafting material for traditional media
  • Experience in writing communications, advocacy, and/or campaign strategic plans.
  • Experience in working on displacement issues in a communications and advocacy capacity.
  • Experience in storytelling across different media and platforms.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience with photography and videography, including video editing
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
  • Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
  • High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)

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
  • Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
  • Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills

For more information, here is the detailed Job Description

Additional Details

Duty station: Juba, South Sudan

Type of Contract: 10 months full-time with possibility of extension based on funding and performance

Travel: 70% to field locations

Salary: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

This position is open to South Sudanese Nationals only

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

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