Latest Job Vacancies at Action Against Hunger, 13th August, 2018

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Media and Communications Officer Location: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Job type: Full Time Job Summary

• The position is based in Abuja, FCT and reports directly to the Senior Advocacy and Protection Advisor. The Media and Communication Officer is required to provide support to the formulation and implementation of the organization's communication programs in liaison with stakeholders, partners, media and the communities to ensure effective communication.

• Develop media and communication plan, tools and materials to increase awareness on AAH programming to various stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize communication data and materials.
• Documentation of lessons learnt from the various programme interventions by consolidating regular updates, reports, case studies, briefs and wide range of IEC materials.
• Promote advocacy efforts by developing advocacy messages, materials, tools as well as multimedia content.
• Collect evidence based information and testimonies that AAH can use to inform programming and advocacy.
• Liaise with media outlets to package information and ensure external visibility with appropriate information and messages targeting a wider audience, including preparation of talking points, media briefs and press releases.
• Document and share good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities at the local community and state levels.
• Perform additional activities as requested by the Senior Advocacy and Protection Advisor, and other members of the coordination team.
• Liaise with media outlets to ensure external visibility with appropriate information and messages targeting a wider audience, including preparation of talking points, media briefs and press releases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications & Journalism, Media Studies, relevant discipline.
• At least 1- 2 years of relevant experience in journalism, media relations or communications.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Good photography and videography skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of video and photo editing softwares.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word) and graphic designing
• Experience in designing and leading media campaign or communication strategies.
• Previous experience in the humanitarian or development context
• Familiar with Northeast Nigeria context.
• Fluency in Hausa or Kanuri (written and spoken) will be an asset.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State and will work under the supervision of the HR Officer.
• The Facilities Assistant is responsible for overall office management and communication, facilitating staff movement and accommodation bookings, office supplies maintenance and providing support in organizing staff meetings and staff welfare activities.

• Provide monthly tracking of all guesthouse bookings for visitors to the base.
• Compile and share weekly movement tracker for the base.
• Provide day-to-day management of staff directly under his/her responsibility (Cooks & Cleaners).
• Liaise with Logistics to ensure that the guesthouse is running effectively.
• Arrange for hotel or guesthouse accommodation bookings for visiting staff in Maiduguri.
• Maintain office and guest house supply inventories.
• Provide suggestions for improvement in the office and guesthouse management.
• Oversee office supplies maintenance.
• Manage the stock of stationery store in coordination with Logistics and place appropriate order to re-stock supplies.
• Provide support in organizing office meetings and staff welfare activities.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field of study from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of one year working experience in a similar role.
• Strong office administration experience or front office experience in a busy environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, multitasking and organization skills.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, responsible and accountable.
• Approachable, diplomatic, strong interpersonal and team working skills within a multicultural setting.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• The HR Facilities Assistant is expected to conduct all duties in a professional manner following Action Against Hunger Nigeria mission staff regulations and charter.

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State and reports directly to the Logistics Manager and technically reports to the ICT Manager.
• The ICT Officer is the focal point for ICT related activities and the ICT Officer is required to provide support for the the successfully implementation of Action Against Hunger programmes in Borno State.

• Supervise equipment repair and installation by supplier and liaise with ICT suppliers (computer, phone, HF/VHF).
• Action Against Hunger Nigeria mission has well maintained, up-to-standard IT, HF/VHF radio, satellite, internet, mobile phone and GPS equipment.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of the ICT hardware, software, networks and peripheries.
• Update equipment tracker with new ICT equipment and every time there is a change in user.
• Maintain a laptop maintenance log and ensure all staff have well-functioning ICT equipment.
• Maintain mobile phone account list and liaise with the Finance team regarding opening and closing phone accounts.
• Manage subscriptions  and liaise with ISP, documentations, authorizations from government.
• Ensure the compliance of standard Action Against Hunger ICT policy communication procedures.
• Explain the maintenance tasks to be carried out regularly (clean-up, defragmentation, etc.).
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Engineering with at least 2 years working experience in the IT sector, or IT support in the humanitarian/developmental sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality and able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.
• Fluent in English and Hausa.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently.
• Capacity to analyze, synthesis and report of large amounts of information.
• Willingness to travel to field sites.
• Previous experience working for NGOs, particularly international and/or health related NGOs is an asset.