About the Role
INTERSOS is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communication Officer to join our humanitarian mission in Nigeria. In this vital role, you will contribute to the implementation of our operational communication strategy, build institutional visibility, and strengthen external communications in alignment with INTERSOS global standards. You will play a key role in raising awareness about our humanitarian interventions, managing local media relations, and producing compelling multimedia content that highlights the needs of vulnerable populations in crisis-affected regions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute national and regional communication strategies to enhance INTERSOS visibility, acceptance, and leverage.
- Produce high-quality multimedia content, including stories, photographs, and videos, by conducting regular field visits while adhering to security protocols.
- Write engaging external content such as press releases, op-eds, Q&As, and project updates.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with international and local media contacts, journalists, and bloggers.
- Monitor national and international media trends, implementing an early warning system on critical humanitarian, social, and security updates.
- Manage the mission's social media platforms, specifically Facebook, ensuring alignment with accountability and communication guidelines.
- Support project managers in maintaining strict compliance with donor visibility guidelines and institutional communication policies.
- Provide technical training and guidance to national staff on multimedia content production and crisis media handling.
- University degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations, preferably within the humanitarian or NGO sector in Nigeria.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside fluency in local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri.
- Demonstrated experience in multimedia production, including photography, videography, and content editing.
- Strong understanding of media landscapes, social media management, and public relations strategies in Nigeria.
- High level of resilience, cultural awareness, and ability to work effectively in fast-paced, insecure, or emergency environments.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
- Meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to life-saving humanitarian relief and social impact in Nigeria.
- Professional growth through dynamic field exposure and collaboration with international humanitarian experts.