UNOCHA National Public Information Officer Jobs in Nigeria
UNOCHA National Public Information Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunications coordination:
The Public Information Officer will support other team members in coordinating communications that reflect the interests and efforts of the whole humanitarian community.
Provide secretarial support to the Humanitarian Communications Working Group (HCWG) by facilitating and managing the HCWG activities including meeting schedules, follow-up on action points, drafting minutes of meetings, and dissemination of key information to ensure a coordinated approach to humanitarian response.
Support the development of country-level messaging under the guidance of the Head of Unit
Contribute to the development and implementation of joint communications strategies in coordination with senior leadership and key stakeholders around priority advocacy issues
Clarify agency, cluster, NGO and other system focal points for communications and maintaining contact lists
Support a fluid flow of information and shared analysis of developments in the country/region, including tracking trends and sharing reports with HQ, and key partners.
Facilitate engagements with key actors including relevant ministries, NEMA, SEMA, military high command and other stakeholders to ease national and international media access to operational areas to promote visibility of the crisis and response activities of the UN and partners
Organize or support joint media field trips, press events, interviews and other outreach initiatives
Work with partners on advocacy initiatives to ensure coherence of coverage.
Media Relations:
Communications Officers promote media coverage at local, regional and global levels
Monitor and analyze current events, public opinion and press, identify issues and trends, and support the Head of Unit in advising the RC/HC, the DHC and OCHA Head of Office on media developments and approaches for media relations
Build and maintain relationship with national and international media to promote visibility of the humanitarian situation including the gaps and response activities of humanitarian partners
Build and update contact lists of leading national and international media agencies and influencers
Write public statements, press releases and op-eds
Arrange materials and logistics for press briefings and ensuring full participation of leading media agencies at press briefings; and moderate press briefings whenever required
Follow up to ensure wide and accurate dissemination of OCHA press releases/reports in national and international media;
Arrange interviews and briefings for high level delegations with leading media;
Organize regular meetings for humanitarian leadership with editors of leading national media to promote understanding and visibility of key issues relating to the crisis and response
Organize regular media dialogues to promote understanding and reporting on the crisis by national media providers.
Support the Public Information Head of Unit in representing OCHA and the RC/HC or DHC and in providing on-the-record information to journalists and media
Produce and disseminate media materials such as press kits, Q&As, background briefings
Organize strategic media coverage of key issues and events, including support for high-level missions
Conduct regular media monitoring.
Content Production:
The Public Information Officer develops and disseminates quality communications material to broaden public awareness of priority humanitarian issues and response and the role of OCHA
Make regular field trips to interact and collate information from multiple sources including partners and affected populations
Facilitate missions for national and international media agencies to ensure global visibility for the crisis and response.
Propose ideas and support the production of text-based materials including feature articles, blogs, opinion pieces and explainers
Prepare, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books.
Support the production or commissioning of quality visual content including photos, photo galleries (with captions), infographics, social media graphics and films
Manage local-language translations of key communications materials
Work closely with OCHA information officers (reporting, information management) to leverage available information for public communications
Under the guidance of the Head of Unit, support other units in editing, proofreading, producing and disseminating various OCHA
products and information.
Digital Media:
The Public Information Officer supports the development and maintenance of OCHA web platforms and social media initiatives.
Open/maintain relevant social media accounts at country level
Plan and coordinate engaging social content, including awareness-raising campaigns
Produce written, photo and audio-visual stories and other content and publish on relevant platforms.
Corporate Communications:
The Public Information Officer supports internal and HQ-led communications activities
Conduct daily reporting and develop humanitarian updates whenever necessary
Collect, collate and analyze information on key humanitarian, security and political issues from multiple sources including sub-offices, media reports, policy documents from government and reports from partners to update senior leadership and headquarters on key developments in the operational context.
Ensure coherence between country-level communications initiatives and OCHA Communications Strategy
Propose story ideas, undertake research and source material for OCHA corporate communications
Contribute to drafting, editing and providing inputs for donor reporting and resource mobilization efforts
Support efforts to highlight the value-added role of OCHA to Member States as well as the media and the public, in support of fundraising and brand awareness and visibility of OCHA.
Communications Capacity:
The Public Information Officer ensures communications activities support the overall humanitarian response
Provide support in organizing training, seminars and workshops to build writing/reporting capacity of colleagues and partners
Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor and/or the Head of Office.
Impact of Results:
Contribute to strong and analytical communications products through good research and analysis of assigned topics, and through well-reasoned written contributions, effective and timely liaison and interaction with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.
Play a strategic role in identifying trends related to humanitarian issues. Develop innovative approaches to deal with technical reporting issues.
Ensure timely high-quality delivery of outputs, in accordance with overall objectives and policies.
Serve as an effective spokesperson and form strong partnerships with humanitarian actors to help meet OCHA’s objectives with respect to overall policy initiatives and coordination of humanitarian and emergency assistance.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A Master's degree or equivalent in International Relations, Communications, Journalism or a related field or;
A first-level university degree with relevant academic qualifications with a combination of 4 years of relevant work experience may exceptionally be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience and Aptitude:
Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, preferably in humanitarian/development reporting and communications work.
Candidates with experience working in media and/or reporting greatly preferred.
Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Good team player and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel to north-east Nigeria.
Ability to work with initiative (minimum supervision), efficiency, competence, integrity and people of different national backgrounds.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in oral and written English required.
Fluency in oral and written Hausa will be an asset.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNOCHA National Public Information Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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