Job Vacancy for Media Officer at ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:


Job Title: Media Officer

Responsibilities
-Assist the ICRC with its media and communication activities
-Maintain regular contacts with journalists and their media organisations
-Write and distribute press releases or other relevant information to the press, Prepare materials for dissemination via the ICRC website.
-Assist the Communication Department of the ICRC in dissemination, organising seminars, workshops and other public events.
-Keep information up to date and provide analysis when requested.
-Coordinate the production and distribution of dissemination material to relevant audiences.
-Write situations and analytical reports as needed.

Requirements
-University degree in Mass Media, Journalism, Communication or other relevant field
-Minimum of 3 years experience in the media industry, in media relations or public relations Experience in print production required
-Experience in humanitarian work an asset
-Administration experience needed.
-Fluent in written and spoken English/knowledge of French is an asset Good written and communication skills
-Good analytical and organisational skills
-Excellent editing and presentation skills
-Very good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PPT.
-Excellent internet research skills Knowledge of graphic design an asset

Application
-Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, referees) to

Administrator,
ICRC Delegation in Abuja,
No. 29 Kumasi Crescent, Off Aminu Kano Crescent.
Wuse II Abuja.

-Only complete files matching with the profiles will be considered.
-Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday September 17, 2010