Red Cross {ICRC} Job Vcancy for Media Officer

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
Main 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
Desired Profile:

• 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

Method of Application:

Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, referees) before Friday September 17, 2010 to:

theAdministrator,

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.