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What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional to take up the role of Policy, Advocacy and Communications Manager for the INGO Forum in Nigeria. This role leads NIF’s policy, advocacy, and communications portfolio, and also coordinates collective policy positions, drives member-led advocacy engagement nationally and internationally, oversees strategic communications, and ensures consistent representation of INGO priorities across humanitarian–development–peace agendas. The placeholder integrates policy and advocacy leadership with media, visibility, and communication functions to ensure coherent messaging, coordinated engagement, and evidence-based influence.

What you will do

• Lead development and implementation of NIF’s policy, advocacy, and communications strategies and action plans.

• Coordinate INGO-led advocacy positions and ensure alignment across humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding agendas.

• Produce policy outputs (briefing notes, statements, position papers, talking lines, etc.).

• Provide timely policy analysis and information to support NIF platforms (Steering Committee, CD Plenary, Humanitarian Platform).

• Identify national, regional (LCB, AU), and international advocacy opportunities and elevate Nigeria priorities.

• Ensure evidence-based advocacy through field visits and regular engagement with INGO operational teams.

• Support data collection and consultative processes that inform advocacy and represent member perspectives.

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

What you will bring

• Advanced university degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field (minimum master’s degree).

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in advocacy, policy, media, or communications in humanitarian or development contexts.

• Strong proven experience leading or contributing to policy analysis, message development, and influencing strategies.

• Proven ability to coordinate networks, engage high-level stakeholders, and represent collective positions.

• Experience writing media and policy outputs;

• Familiarity with Nigerian media landscape.

• Experience using digital platforms and producing multimedia communications materials.

• Fluency in English, excellent written English; Hausa or other local languages an advantage.

• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Understanding of Nigeria or complex emergency contexts (highly desirable).

• Experience working on localization and with local CSOs.

• Understanding of humanitarian principles and nexus approaches.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and act with political sensitivity

What we offer

• Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria

• Contract: fixed national contract

• Travel: N/A

• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, 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

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.

• 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.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

• 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.

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We contribute to the development of policy aiming to protect the rights of the displaced and we call for increased humanitarian funding and engagement on processes that will generate structural changes in protection and assistance in the region.

The Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF) was established in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Nigeria for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts. It serves as a vital platform for information sharing, advocacy, and engagement with authorities, donors, and the UN, ensuring the inclusion of INGO perspectives and those of affected populations in decision-making. Governed by a core membership of 53 members and nine observers, it operates under a Steering Committee comprised of five Country Directors and a Chair, supported by a Secretariat.

For more details on the association”s organization, statutes, charter, and services offered to its members, see https://ingoforum.ng/.

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.

Learn more about NRC

About Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world”s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH