What we are looking for:

NRC is seeking an experienced media adviser / media specialist adviser with a strong media nose and an extensive media network. We are looking for someone with excellent English writing skills, who can hit the ground running and deliver on short deadlines.

You will become a part of a very competent and collaborative global media team – and also work extensively with policy, advocacy, media and communications colleagues across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in using their media and communications experience to advocate for the rights of people forced to flee.

What you will do:

• The media adviser / media specialist adviser initiates, reviews and distributes strong global media, communications and public advocacy content, including press releases, statements, talking points and opinion pieces
• Uses performance data to improve quality, reach and engagement
• Builds media contacts and the media contact database, and proactively pitches stories to the media
• Provides media and communications surge capacity and remote support for country and regional offices, particularly in emergencies
• Contributes to the development and socialisation of strategies, guidelines, tools and procedures and related training material and to the NRC policy, advocacy, media and comms community of practice
• Takes part in NRC’s system for media and communications standby duty during evenings and weekends
• Is responsible for ensuring NRC-branded media and communication products are of high quality, on-brand, consistently reflect key messaging, and adhere to established guidelines
• Promotes NRC’s global activities and results to support NRC’s private fundraising
• Contributes to timely and efficient collaboration, coordination and information sharing with relevant colleagues, teams and peer organisations, to enable the organisation to influence decision makers, build NRC’s brand and raise funds
• Identifies and train NRC spokespeople
• Provides global support and strategic advice on crisis communication and takes part in Crisis Management Teams – if needed

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Minimum five years’ work experience as a media and/or communications adviser or journalist – preferably related to development, humanitarian crises and/or foreign affairs.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as journalism or communications. Or bachelor’s degree in other relevant fields such as international relations, development, human rights, combined with proven media experience.
• Fluency in written and verbal English. Other languages are an advantage, especially Norwegian, Swedish, German, Arabic, French and/or Spanish.
• Spokesperson experience, including from live TV and radio interviews is an asset.
• An extensive media network, a strong media nose and the ability to produce and edit proactive and reactive media products such as press releases and opinion pieces in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to find new creative media angles and work cross functionally with staff and teams not familiar with media and communications work.
• Extensive experience and skills within content production and digital communication: photography, videography, drafting of human-interest stories and production of social media content.
• Demonstrated communication and media performance on high strategic levels, including experience with developing and implementing strategic communication plans. Experience in crisis communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and collaborate with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally, to build a consistent global NRC identity.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Any location with an NRC office in a Central European Time Zone +/- 2 hours, including for example Germany, Belgium, UK, Norway, Jordan, Nairobi, Senegal, or where NRC has employer of record services (Finland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, France, Netherlands and Denmark)
• Contract: 9 months
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 or 9 on NRC’s International salary scale depending on qualifications, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.