NGO JOBS

Organization: NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

NCCI objectives

The NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq (NCCI) is an autonomous body created by NGOs working in Iraq in 2003, with the aim of promoting information sharing and coordination. The purpose of NCCI is to provide a forum for collective NGO activity in order to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian action in Iraq.

Job Purpose

Information sharing is one of NCCI’s main objectives. This position is a key strategic one within the NCCI. The NCCI Information and Communication Coordinator collects, treats, analyses and disseminates information on the humanitarian and developmental aid context and humanitarian activity to NCCI networks and members.
S/he promotes coordination of information and debate on relevant humanitarian / Iraqi context issuesS/he assists the NCCI Executive Coordinator on policy, fund raising, advocacy, security, reporting and communication as well as other areas as requested.
S/he ensures the accuracy, adequacy and quality of the information shared within, and outside NCCI
S/he liaises with Medias (local and international) covering Iraq and humanitarian concerns in coordination with the EC
S/he insures the update and dissemination of NCCI press/communication files
S/he manages the NCCI communication department

Location: Amman with occasional travels abroad including Iraq if necessary

General duties and responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Executive Coordinator (EC) the post holder will have the following main responsibilities:

Information Sharing

• To collect and disseminate relevant information to the humanitarian/developmental community in accordance with NCCI charter
• To support the Coordination Team to collect and disseminate important information on the Iraqi humanitarian space and the humanitarian response in Iraq
• To identify publications, tools and other resources, available in print or electronically, related to Iraq or humanitarian intervention that should be available for NGOs information
• To liaise with NCCI team and members to collect relevant information
• To analyse and compile relevant articles/papers/studies in NCCI publications
• To ensure the accuracy and quality of information before dissemination
• To update NCCI website with relevant information
• To ensure that NGOs and relevant parties have access to NCCI’s contacts and general information through existing systems
• To keep a record of the type of information required by NGOs and feedback to Coordination team in terms of suggestions and needs requirements
• To reply to requests from members, researchers and other relevant stakeholders
• To analyse NCCI website's statistics
• To ensure the NCCI website is responding to the requirements of visitors and users

Communication

• To produce and issue NCCI publications (under the executive authority of the EC) in a timely manner and to a high standard
• To create and develop communication tools to improve NCCI's outreach
• To coordinate advocacy messages and initiatives in order to support NCCI’s global efforts to define strategies and advocacy on humanitarian issues
• To ensure NCCI external communication and advocacy is in line with the principals of the humanitarian community
• To participate in writing NCCI advocacy and policy publications
• To develop an international network with relevant actors (media, academics, NGOs, etc) working on Iraq and/or humanitarian issues
• To ensure all NCCI contact lists are updated

Fund Raising

• Develop proposals for particular programs and projects
• Identify funding sources
• Engage in fund raising activities to financially secure NCCI operations and activities

Management/ Coordination

• To participate in NCCI strategy elaboration
• To develop and set up external events in line with NCCI objectives with regards to advocacy, lobbying, information sharing, etc
• To assist coordination team in context updates and participate in meetings when needed
• To assist NCCI EC on reporting and communication when needed
• To monitor humanitarian activities, contexts and issues, etc. that may be generally relevant to the Iraq context and alert NCCI team accordingly
• To manage the NCCI communication team
• To ensure the efficiency of NCCI communication department

And any other task or duty as requested by NCCI management.

Management:

• Direct manager: Executive Coordinator
• The Communication and Information Unit is made up of 2 reporting officers, 1 IT officer and interns all directly managed by the Communication Coordinator

Requirements

Education : University degree and post graduate qualifications in communication, information management, development studies or other relevant discipline

Languages:

Fluent in English, Arabic a definite plus

IT skills:

Perfect command of computer, Internet and usual software (Word, Excel, Outlook…) At ease with running website

Experience and skills:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Information and Communication in an international environment
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and actions. Objectivity and impartiality are imperative
• Knowledge and understanding of the international humanitarian/development system and the mandates of the actors involved
• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of the Iraqi context and Middle Eastern culture
• Maturity, authority and competence in managing complex priorities
• Proven experience in developing communication tools and organising international events/conferences
• Excellent skills in representation, communication and diplomacy, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
• Reporting skills
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to analyze a flow of complex information
• Dynamic, autonomous, flexible, a good sense of confidentiality, a sense of initiative, an ability to plan own work and handle complex information issues
• Adaptability, team spirit and an attitude of confidentiality

How to apply:

Kindly submit your CV and a cover letter to communication@ncciraq.org ; Only Successful candidates will be contacted.