Avis de recrutement : CNRC recrute un(e) Responsable du plaidoyer et de la communication FONGIM à Bamako, Mali.

 

 

 

 

The role can be described as a fusion of two specific tasks: advocacy and communication. The position is line-managed by the FONGIM Director and works in close cooperation with the FONGIM Working Groups as well as with the FONGIM Bureau. The position covers activities in all Mali and is connected with regular travelling within and outside the country. The Advocacy and Communication Manager is a line manager of the Information Manager Coordinator.

Advocacy

Identify and coordinate advocacy response to prioritised FONGIM. Advocacy has a strategic importance in Mali in an environment characterized by repeated insecurity and humanitarian shocks that are extremely violent for civilian population. The past year has seen a decline in humanitarian space and access as well as repeated questioning of humanitarian principles by stakeholders in the conflict.

  • Lead and coordinate the FONGIM’s strategic advocacy in subsidiarity and support to advocacy already conducted by the members.
  • Develop and implement the FONGIM’s advocacy strategy based on population’s needs and in consultation and close cooperation with the members of relevant Working Groups as well as with the FONGIM Bureau;
  • Bring together expertise and knowledge and build evidence-based analyses, researches to support advocacy jointly with members, sectorial groups, external or internal experts
  • Based on evidence and consultation of members, develop relevant advocacy products (talking points, advocacy notes, message compendiums, etc), coordinate dissemination, and lobby at various level to support joint advocacy efforts for positive changes by FONGIM members.
  • Coordinate and support all influencing & advocacy efforts led in the name of FONGIM at different level (heads of mission of members, executive bureau and director of the FONGIM, members advocacy teams at international level, technical level, etc.)
  • Build links and support toward coordination and advocacy platforms in country and at international level between NGOs in key capitals (New York, Washington DC, Brussels, Berlin, Paris, London, etc.) to strengthen direct advocacy toward international decision-makers engaged in Mali.
  • Conduct directly advocacy and lobbying actions as relevant in coordination with FONGIM members and groups based on signed-off products.;

Communication

The Advocacy and Communication Manager will develop and implement a communication strategy in line and support of the larger influencing and FONGIM strategies and priorities, based on consultations of FONGIM members and groups.

S/He will manage both internal and external communication (from organizing meetings and develop internal strategy to relaunch the FONGIM website and disseminate coomunications material).

QUALIFICATIONS

What you will bring:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experiences from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context;
  • Master’s degree in International Relations, International humanitarian law, Political sciences, Development or Communication;
  • Very good knowledge of humanitarian law;
  • Strong experience in advocacy in conflict countries;
  • Strong knowledge of the United Nations system, integrated missions and clusters;
  • Experience from working in a complex emergency crisis and volatile contexts;
  • Fluency in French, English, both written and verbal;
  • Political sensitivity;
  • Knowledge of the context/Sahel.

Behavioural competencies

  • Strategic thinking;
  • Managing performance and development;
  • Empowering and building trust;
  • Demonstrated competence in communication, interpersonal exchanges and negotiation;
  • Ability to build consensus.

More info on this role here!

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.
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  • Submit your application and CV in English or French, 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.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 13/11/2023