Field Communications Manager At Médecins Sans Frontières
Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries.
- MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.
Main Purpose:
MSF uses public communications to support its medical humanitarian action, to bear witness to the crises it witnesses in the areas it works, to make its work known to the public, and to secure and sustain public support for its social mission, including through fundraising and recruitment efforts.
- Based in Abuja and part of the operational communications department in Nigeria, the Field Communications Manager (FCM) will support defining, overseeing and implementing communications strategies in direct support of MSF’s medical humanitarian programs and social mission in Nigeria.
Job Description
Strategies for operational communications and bearing witness.
Defines and manages communications strategies in the country, under the supervision of Heads of Mission and in collaboration with Communications Advisors (CAs) or the Field Communications Coordinator (as applicable), staying responsive to operational needs, emergencies, and crisis situations, with effective prioritization.
- Alerts on unfolding situations in MSF project areas that may require public communication by MSF.
- Seeks opportunities to highlight underreported crises.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Strengthen engagement with national and international media to elevate the visibility of humanitarian and health issues in Nigeria.
- Proactively identify storytelling opportunities and support media outreach that reflects MSF’s operational priorities.
- Support the Digital/social media Officer in expanding the reach and engagement of MSF’s social media platforms.
- Contribute to content direction and audience growth strategies aligned with the mission’s communication objectives.
- In close collaboration with the Field Communications Coordinator (FCC), monitor developments in Nigeria, particularly regarding malnutrition trends and disease outbreaks.
Requirements:
Education
Essential: University degree in a relevant field, such as Journalism, Communication, Development, Political science or International Relations.
Experience
- Essential: Previous working experience of at least 4 years in communication, journalism or public relations,
- Essential: Experience in MSF or other International NGOs working in humanitarian contexts
- Desirable: Experience in team management
Language
Essential: Proficiency minimum C1 in English – Desirable: fluency in Hausa
Knowledge and Skills
Essential computer literacy (MS Office and internet)
Desirable: Photography and video production skills, and skills in the Adobe Creative Suite
Competencies
Ability to design and align communication strategies, linking objectives, audiences, channels, and formats.
- Experience in media management including landscape mapping, pitching, press briefings, and spokesperson engagement.
- Proven expertise in handling high-pressure communication contexts, including crisis response and sensitive public positioning is desirable.
- Ability to analyze complex humanitarian contexts (e.g. malnutrition, disease outbreaks) and translate insights into actionable communication.
- Skilled at identifying compelling narratives and transforming them into impactful communication products across platforms.
- Desirable: Experience in social media management, including driving audience growth, engagement, and managing risks such as misinformation and disinformation.
- Ability to lead by example, foster team cohesion, and support staff development through mentoring and structured guidance.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards under pressure.
- Ability to effectively represent MSF, optimize external relations, and act as or support spokespersons.
Willingness and ability to travel to MSF field locations sometimes under very short notice
Contract:
- 208 working hours per month
Remuneration:
- As per MSF salary scale (National contract)
Location: Nationwide
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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