ICT / Communications Officer at Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative (GCCHRI)

Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative (GCCHRI) is a non-profit and a non-governmental organization founded in 2022 by a group of young researchers. Our core mission is to elevate community health standards through a multifaceted approach encompassing research, advocacy, health promotion and education, community development, capacity building, program evaluation, impact assessments, needs analysis, baseline/midline/endline surveys, systems strengthening, and targeted service delivery. Our focus extends particularly to the vulnerable and marginalized populations in Nigeria and beyond.

At Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative, we are driven by a deep- seated commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by underserved communities. With a strategic emphasis on humanitarian principles, we strive to make enduring contributions to the well-being of those in need, fostering resilience, and championing sustainable healthcare solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICT / Communications Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

General Purpose of the Position

• IT/Communications officer will support internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity materials, respond to inquiries from the public during meetings, and coordinate promotional events.

Tasks and Main Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
• Writes, edits, and distributes content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services.
• Manages conflict as it arises and escalate to management.
• Responds to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Establishes and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.
• Maintains records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.

Position Requirements
Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, ICT, Journalism, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3-year relevant experience in a communications role.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Personal Requirements:

• Innovative and creative
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to integrate and adapt to cultures within context
• Excellent networking skills, cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and/or Hausa Language
• High degree of negotiation and strong communication skills with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior members of the humanitarian community as well as with field practitioners.
• Ability to work with a reasonable level of comfort in high tension and high security risk situations.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardships.
• Understands work from a process point of view and uses measurement and accountability systems effectively.
• Knowledge of NGO and Humanitarian industry
• Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Good organizational skills Ability and willingness to travel between across locations of implementation within LGAs

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 5th November, 2024.