Communications Technical Officer Libya Tripoli

Develop communication strategies and create compelling narratives.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Sunday 9 Jan 2022 at 09:57 UTC

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Overview

Develop communication strategies and create compelling narratives.

You have:

Higher relevant university degree, including in journalism, media, communications, or relevant experience.
A minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
Professional photography, video and social media skills are essential.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, and Lightroom preferred.
Excellent Arabic oral and written (sound journalistic writing style) in Arabic, and ideally English.
Knowledge of Libyan and regional media and communication networks.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and dedication to humanitarian work.
Self-starter, able to work and produce quality products with minimal supervision.
Ability to document powerful stories in a sensitive manner.
Handling insecure environments.

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Role and responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities:

Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute Develop Country Office Media/Communications Plan
Provide regular progress reports to the Advocacy Manager
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills in developing communication materials and engaging with the media
Promote the rights of displacement-affected Libyans and migrants/refugees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities

CONTENT GATHERING

Shape and develop human stories illustrating humanitarian needs in Libya through multiple mediums (print, photo, video, audio)
Take and edit professional quality photos in various settings
Take professional quality videos to both distribute to media outlets as b-roll or produce and edit for social media
Interview vulnerable populations in Libya to elevate human stories in media and communications on Libya
Regularly create content for NRC’s social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and for NRC´s website.

COMMUNICATIONS

Coordinate the implementation of external communication (public information, communication, reporting) and media (international, regional and local media and social media) strategy, proposals and plans
Cooperate with relevant internal and external partners (Head Office, Middle East Regional Office, UN, NGOs) to develop coordinated and effective communication campaigns
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements in all external communications.
Be in constant dialogue with Project Managers, Coordinators and Officers in order to capture NRC programmes in photos and video
Regularly travel to NRC´s field programs to cover and collect media material from NRC distributions, programmes and field work.
Produce monthly activity reports and other reporting as required.
Be an active member of NRC´s Global Communication Network and participate in biweekly regional media calls

MEDIA

Build relationships with national, regional and international media for advocacy and programme purposes, including through maintaining a network of journalists in Libya
Ensure the delivery of quality communication products in English and Arabic (feature stories, press releases, infographics, photo-stories, documentaries etc.)
Engage relevant Libyan media outlets and advise Advocacy Manager on strategic use of national media opportunities to develop NRC’s reputation.
Serve as NRC’s spokesperson for local and regional media in Libya
Write press releases in Arabic and translate press statements from English to Arabic
Support field teams with the preparation for external visits to NRC field activities by media, donors and others, ensuring NRC’s media guidelines and policies are observed.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Advocacy Manager
Country Director
Specialists, Project Managers, and Coordinators
Middle East Regional Media Adviser
Middle East Communications Coordinator
Head Office External Relations Department

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:

1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Higher relevant university degree, including in journalism, media, communications, or relevant experience.
A minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
Professional photography, video and social media skills are essential.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, and Lightroom preferred.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
Excellent Arabic oral and written (sound journalistic writing style) in Arabic, and ideally English
Experience working as a journalist considered a plus.
Proven experience with communication within the humanitarian sector will be a plus.

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

Knowledge of the Libya context and broader region.
Knowledge of Libyan and regional media and communication networks.
Knowledge of communicating humanitarian needs and ethical reporting of beneficiaries.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and dedication to humanitarian work.
Flexibility including ability to work overtime on evenings according to need and requests.

2. Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

Self-starter, able to work and produce quality products with minimal supervision
Ability to document powerful stories in a sensitive manner
Managing resources to optimise results
Handling insecure environments
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development

Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
The Competency Framework

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to create content under tight deadlines?	This question assesses your ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently.	Provide a specific example where you successfully met a deadline while maintaining quality.
How do you approach storytelling when documenting vulnerable populations?	The interviewer wants to understand your sensitivity and ethical considerations in your work.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to engage with media partners?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with social media campaigns. What platforms have you worked with?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with communication guidelines and policies in your work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.