Back Media and Communication Adviser Sudan

Females are highly encouraged to apply. Context:

The Media and Communications Adviser is a crucial role to help NRC in Sudan show the extent of the unfolding humanitarian crisis to the outside world, make an impact on the media, get and retain the attention of donors and help deliver NRC's advocacy objectives.

Applicants should include links to their three most compelling communications production in their cover letter, ideally one text, one video, one TV/radio interview.What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities:

   The purpose of the Country Director position is the overall responsibility for the country operation.

   Key objectives for this role include:

   Generic responsibilities:

   1. Ensure the delivery of quality and compelling communication products including social media posts, feature stories, press releases, video and photos, B-roll, as well as institutional communication products, including sitreps, donor case studies and factsheets.  
   2. Support the advocacy objectives and advocacy products through strategic public communications and media products, developing dissemination strategy of key reports and external products. 

      Specific responsibilities:

      Priority 1

      1. Working with Regional, Head office, and Secretary General teams, plan, collect and co-produce regular quality content on Sudan, for NRC Website, NRC fundraising initiatives and NRC social media platforms that shows the human stories and humanitarian conditions of the people affected by the crisis in a dignified manner, raise awareness and advocate on complex humanitarian issues, and show the work of NRC and partners. 

         Priority 2

         1. Represent NRC in communications coordination groups. 

            Ensure the highest quality and respect of NRC's brand identity, image and reputation in Sudan.

            Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description.

            📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

            ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

            What you will bring:

            1. Competencies

               1. Professional competencies 

               Generic professional competencies: 

               1. Applicants should include links to their three most compelling communications production in their cover letter, ideally one text, one video, one TV/radio interview. Degree in journalism, social sciences, or related studies.
               2. At least 5 years of experience working as a journalist and/or with humanitarian organisations in a media or communications role.
               3. Exceptional critical thinking, attention to detail, thrives on creative advocacy and finding solutions in the face of complex challenges and obstacles. 
               4. In-depth and nuanced knowledge of the context in Sudan, including serious violations of international law that drive humanitarian needs.
               5. Experience developing compelling, outstanding and accurate stories for a wide public audience.
               6. Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and produce visual content such as infographics, photo essays, and videos.
               7. Experience converting raw, primary, technical documents into compelling public or donor communications products.
               8. Exceptional English writing, editing and proofreading skills. Arabic is a strong asset 
               9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, multi-task, set priorities and meet required deadlines.
               10. Willingness to travel and work in hard to reach and complex context. 
               11. Strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. What we offer
                   • Duty station: Port Sudan, Sudan 
                   • Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale. 
                   • Duration of Contract: 1 year, renewable based on funding and performance
                   • Travel: 80% (across Eastern / Northern Sudan, Darfur, Kordofan)
                   • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. 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.

                     Find out more about the benefits of working for NRCImportant information about the application process

                     • Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
                     • When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. 
                     • Incompletely filled applications will not be considered. 
                     • Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
                     • 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.
                     • This position is open for all applicants but NRC current staff shall be assessed first.
                     • If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line. Why NRC?

                       The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

                       Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

                       We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

                       • Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
                       • Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
                       • Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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                         The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.  Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.  At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:  • treat everyone with respect and dignity  • contribute to building a safe environment for all  • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)  • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH