Information and Communication Coordinator

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 6 months ( renewable)

LOCATION: Niamey, Niger - with frequent travel to the field

The role

Coordinate Information and communication management for Save the Children Niger Country Office.

Lead information and communication flows between a variety of internal and external stakeholders (including situation reports)

Ensure timely, accurate, consistent information on humanitarian needs gathered and disseminated for analysis and decision-making. Proactively attend meetings and gather info (UN, cluster, gov, etc). Ensure information is up-to-date and consistent, sharing latest developments on Niger response internally and externally.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Higher education in Information and Communication Management
• At least 3 years' experience in Info Comms Management
• Experience with humanitarian and Development organisation
• A high level of written and spoken English and French
• Strong work autonomy with little supervision
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims values and principles including right-based approaches
• Politically and culturally sensitive, with patience, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours
• Ability to work in hardship environment

Desirable:

• Familiar with at least 2 of Save the Children sectoral programs: Child protection, Education, Health & Nutrition, Food security and Livelihood
• Understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
• Knowledge of Niger and Sahel context

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdiagne.82660.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'