Organization: NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Port Sudan
Grade: Senior level – Senior
Occupational Groups:
Communication and Public Information
Closing Date: 2025-01-13

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. Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Important 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.

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.

How to apply

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