IRC SignPost Community Engagement & Protection/ Service mapping officer Jobs in Nigeria

IRC SignPost Community Engagement & Protection/ Service mapping officer Jobs in Nigeria

About SignPost

SignPost is an innovative, first-of-its-kind project within the Nigeria Country Program that harnesses social media and other digital tools to change the way the humanitarian community communicates with IDPs, Host community Members, returnees, and refugees.

SignPost meets IDPs, Host community Members, returnees, and refugees in Northeast Nigeria where they are online to listen to their questions and concerns and to provide the information they need to make informed choices about their lives. We also provide the humanitarian community with a platform to reach IDPs, returnees, and host community members with accessible information in multiple languages.

It meets communities on the digital platforms they already use and aims to deliver information that is contextualized to their specific needs and speaks to their lived realities. This approach draws on evidence that people are more likely to trust and act on information that is responsive to their needs, speaks to their lived realities, and that comes from “peers” rather than authority figures.

Signpost very often incorporates face-to-face information services in order to reach people who have less access to the internet and social media. In Nigeria, we are anticipating face-to-face delivery modalities to be incorporated into the overall information strategy.

Position Summary

The Community Engagement, Protection and Service mapping Officer will be responsible for community engagement and entry, identification of protection concerns, identification of service providers and drawing up of a service/ stakeholders map. S/he would also be responsible for referrals of case for service provision based on need and responding to clients’ information needs.

Additionally, S/he will write or co-write reports on SignPost content.

The Community Engagement, Protection and Service mapping Officer will be line-managed by the SignPost Senior Editorial Officer and work closely with the entire SignPost editorial team as well as the Senior Advocacy manager.

Essential Responsibilities

Identify service providers through field visits, information from field teams, coordination meetings, working groups, desk research, social media, referral pathways, user surveys/FGDs, etc.

Develop tools such as new service entry forms, service entry update templates, and new service provider agreements.

Communicate with service providers on a continuous basis to ensure the accuracy and consistency of information on the service map.

Maintain ongoing communication with Signpost Manager on-site strategy, features, and issues.

Act as a first line of defense for bugs and issues with the site and actively solicit feedback from users or office staff.

Coordinate with other actors mapping services to avoid duplication of efforts.

Send the draft (preview) entry to the service provider for confirmation and ask for clarification where necessary.

Conduct regular field visits when feasible to verify services offered and capture any access barriers.

Reviewing the content and design of the service map on an ongoing basis.

Work closely with Signpost Digital Community Liaisons who are in direct touch with users to verify service information.

Conduct training for service providers on how to use the service map and solicit feedback from providers.

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with the editorial team

(Senior Editorial Officer and Moderators); translators; and Senior Advocacy Manager to manage content across all SignPost platforms.

Coordinate with ICT focal point and MEAL Officer to ensure the smooth operation of the SignPost tools.

Work with the editorial team to ensure content is aligned with the content strategy and appropriate for publication.

Use online tools and other modes of communication to consistently share information with other members of the editorial team.

Participate in all team meetings, workshops, strategy sessions, regular communications, etc., as established by the SignPost Manager.

Qualifications

Previous experience with CMS systems

Self-starter — must be productive with minimal direction and flexible to sudden changes in requirements

High level of attention to detail.

Clear and consistent communication style.

Experience in User Centered Design a plus.

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Public information, or another relevant field

Experience working with a humanitarian organization.

Expert-level knowledge of English grammar and usage.

Knowledge of MS Word, MS Office Publisher, PowerPoint, is strongly desired.

Experience using a CMS.

Knowledge of online content best practices.

Knowledge of social media strategy and content best practices.

Experience in a humanitarian organization a plus.

Knowledge of IDP issues in Northeast desired.

Skills and Interests

Native-level oral and written English skills required.

Ability to edit content drafted by non-native speakers into North American English.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse team in a sensitive environment.

Ability to work independently with remote management.

Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.

Ability to handle pressure and ambiguity with grace and humor.

Proven organizational skills.

Healthy respect for deadlines.

Strong interest in IDP/ refugee/humanitarian issues.

Photo and video skills a plus.

Experience in content editing

Strong writing and proofreading skills

Passion for writing

Strong interpersonal and time-management skills; shown ability to prioritize and deliver on time

Great attention to detail

Strong analytic problem-solving skills

Ability to work both independently and in a multifaceted, cross-functional team

Native or near-native Hausa, Kanuri, Barbur, Margi, Waha, Shuwa Arab, Fulani/Fulfulde languages a plus.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IRC SignPost Community Engagement & Protection/ Service mapping officer Jobs in Nigeria

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