Garowe-based NCA is looking to fill the role of Communication Officer (National Position). The ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 years of professional experience in the Communication/advocacy field. This position closes on Nov, 24. Apply now to be considered.
NCA Somalia
Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA') is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. We are there in disasters and emergencies to provide water and critical assistance to those affected. Together with our international network and partner organisations in the ACT Alliance we are able to reach millions of people each year and help make a positive difference around the world. We are determined to work towards eradicating injustice, and we therefore work passionately with advocacy, long-term development in local communities and providing emergency assistance. As we see more and more people impacted by disasters, we now have an even stronger focus on providing more people with emergency relief and access to clean water. We believe that people in need must be helped, and we will not stop fighting for a just world.
In Somalia, NCA provides assistance to IDPS, refugees, returnees and host communities affected and has been present in Somalia since 1993. In Somalia, NCA implements programmes in the thematic areas of GBV, WASH, Peace building, Economic Empowerment and Food Security, and Education for Peace and Sustainable Development as a contextual programme.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Officer supports implementation of NCA Somalia's Communications Strategy in line with country priorities, donor commitments and NCA's Global Communications Strategy. The role coordinates communications planning; develops accurate, engaging and dignified content; ensures donor visibility and brand compliance; and supports programme teams and partners with communications needs. Working closely with programme and MEAL colleagues, the position translates programme results, evidence and learning into accessible, evidence-based communications products and engages communities, partners, donors, government stakeholders, and NCA's country, regional and global communications teams.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
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3-5 main areas
MAIN TASKS
OTHER DUTIES / FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO THE POSITION
- Communications Planning and Coordination. Support the planning, coordination and implementation of NCA Somalia’s communication activities in accordance with country and global priorities.
- Content Development, Digital Communication and Ethical Storytelling. Produce accurate and engaging communication products, including digital and social media content, while ensuring informed consent, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, do-no-harm and survivor-centred approaches.
- Donor Visibility and Brand Compliance. Ensure that communication and visibility requirements in grant agreements are identified, planned and implemented in compliance with NCA and donor guidelines.
- Programme, Partner and Stakeholder Engagement. Maintain effective working relationships with NCA teams, partners, communities, donors and relevant government stakeholders, and strengthen partners’ communication capacity.
- Quality Assurance, Performance and Emergency Communication. Monitor communication outputs against agreed plans, timelines and quality standards, use performance insights to improve reach and engagement, and support timely communication during humanitarian emergencies and other rapidly evolving situations.
- Develop and maintain monthly communication action plans that set out planned outputs, deadlines, programme and partner support requirements, responsible persons, relevant channels and performance measures.
- Review grant agreements and donor commitments, and translate visibility requirements into practical communication and visibility actions in coordination with programme teams and relevant country, regional and global communication colleagues.
- Undertake regular field visits to collect informed-consent-based photographs, human-interest stories, case studies, interviews and short videos, ensuring ethical, do-no-harm and survivor-centred communication, particularly for GBV, protection and other sensitive subjects.
- Draft, edit, adapt and publish high-quality communication products, including programme stories, factsheets, briefing and visibility materials, photographs, videos, and content for NCA Somalia’s digital and social media channels; monitor performance to strengthen reach and engagement with relevant audiences.
- Coordinate the review and approval of communication materials before publication or external distribution, and provide practical guidance and capacity-strengthening support to NCA partners on communication, visibility, ethical storytelling, informed consent and the appropriate use of communication materials.
- Employees in NCA are expected to contribute as team players, be flexible, and willing to assist with other tasks not mentioned in the job description.
- Employees in NCA are also obligated to comply with work regulations and reasonable instructions that NCA asserts. This includes, but is not limited to, redefining duties in the event of an emergency or other circumstances that may require so.
- Undertake other relevant tasks assigned by the Head of Programmes
About Garowe
Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Garoowe • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub • Isgaarsiinta