Communication Officer
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INTERSOS Nigeria is recruiting a Communication Officer in Maiduguri, Borno, to manage media alerts, local media engagement, content dissemination and multimedia production. The role supports communications strategy, mission visibility, accountability, staff communications and donor visibility compliance.
- Manage media alerts, local media relations and content dissemination.
- Produce quality multimedia materials and support operational communications.
- Build INTERSOS visibility, acceptance and leverage in Nigeria.
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INTERSOS Nigeria is recruiting a Communication Officer in Maiduguri, Borno, to manage media alerts, local media engagement, content dissemination and multimedia production. The role supports communications strategy, mission visibility, accountability, staff communications and donor visibility compliance.
- Manage media alerts, local media relations and content dissemination.
- Produce quality multimedia materials and support operational communications.
- Build INTERSOS visibility, acceptance and leverage in Nigeria.
- Manage the mission Facebook page and analyze social-media traffic.
- Organize press events and support internal communications and accountability.
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Communication Officer at INTERSOS Nigeria
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Oct 29, 2026, 11:04 AM
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INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Location: : Maiduguri, Borno
Job Purpose
Focus on media alert, local media management and content diffusion and support the production of quality multimedia materials.
Contribute to the implementation of operational communication strategy and the strengthening of external communications in the mission according to INTERSOS standards.
Aim at building INTERSOS visibility, acceptance and leverage inside the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Internal Communications and Accountability:
- Implement an ‘early warning system’ on national/regional issues and news
- Ensure the respect of INTERSOS’ protection, communications, and privacy policies and guidelines
- Ensure the proper allocation and management of the communication budget at country level, in coordination with the Finance department
- In collaboration with Project/Programme Managers, ensure the respect of visibility guidelines and donors’ compliance
- Analyze and report traffic on INTERSOS Facebook page
- Establish and manage INTERSOS mission Facebook page, including developing and publishing posts in adherence with communication guidelines and ensure its appropriate functioning as a tool for accountability and communication with communities
- Help in promoting INTERSOS external communications principles and material towards the National Staffs. Sensitize National Staffs about potential external communications risks
- If needed edit the production of internal communication tools (newsletter, etc.)
- Monitor the international and national media and social media highlighting any relevant content for the humanitarian response in the country and for INTERSOS’ programmes
- Provide technical training to staff members to increase their ability of producing multimedia content material
- External Communications:
- Organize events for local media (press conference, press briefing…). May act as a spokesperson for local media, particularly in local languages not spoken by members of the field coordination team. Support operational communications by providing tools and directly engaging in the production of specific materials
- Support Project/Programme Managers in documenting project activities and related humanitarian issues by producing multimedia materials for external communications
- Monitor local media and flag significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for INTERSOS or on the context to Head of Mission
- Produce written contents such as press releases, reactive lines, Q&As, op-eds and updates on INTERSOS’ activities
- Actively diffuse INTERSOS content in the country in local languages and among local media. If judged applicable, use social media (twitter, blogs, Facebook....) to promote this content
- Supervise the production of institutional communication and visibility materials (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos) according to local strategy and budget
- Help in identifying the right communications tools and adapt/translate communications materials to targeted local audiences
- Identify opportunities to communicate based on INTERSOS operations and context news (humanitarian, social and security updates), supporting the definition of a dissemination strategy for each identified topic
- Provide guidance on how to deal with local media at time of crisis
- Support the organization of Media field visits in coordination with the HQ
- Manage the production of multimedia materials for external communications, as well as the materials requested by donors for their internal and external communications. Is directly involved in collecting stories, aggregating data, pitching news, taking pictures, filming and editing videos thorough frequent field visits to be planned accordingly to security and mission’s priorities
- Produce strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience numbers, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media) and regularly report on new developments. Participate in communication data-collection and reporting as required
- Establish and maintain regular relations with international and key local media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers and cameramen). Handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to introduce INTERSOS and identify opportunities and facilitate interviews with INTERSOS spokespeople
Requirements
- Education:
- Preferable Degree in Journalism, Communications or related university degree
- Professional experience:
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in communications, journalism or public relations in the country.
- Language Requirement: English, Hausa, Kanuri very cruical.
- Reporting to:
- Hierarchical: Communication Coordinator (in absence: Head of Mission)
- Functional: HQ Communication Coordinator
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Application Deadline:
- 5th November, 2026.
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