Job with International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Abuja @Unknown

 

📢 Job Opportunity: Advocacy & Community Liaison Officer

Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
📍 Location: Maiduguri
🆔 Job ID: JR00003701
📅 Deadline: 15 June 2026

🌍 About IRC

The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC operates in over 40 countries, delivering lifesaving support and long-term solutions.

🧩 Role Overview

The Advocacy and Community Liaison Officer will:

• Strengthen community engagement and participation
• Support advocacy strategies and policy influence
• Act as a link between IRC, communities, and government stakeholders
• Ensure community voices inform programming and decision-making

🔑 Key Responsibilities

📌 Program & Strategy

• Implement advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Facilitate engagement with government, CSOs, and communities
• Document community needs and program impact

📣 Advocacy & Communication

• Develop advocacy briefs, reports, and communication materials
• Support donor engagement and visibility efforts
• Monitor humanitarian and policy developments

🤝 Coordination & Representation

• Represent IRC in meetings and stakeholder forums
• Maintain relationships with partners, donors, and community leaders
• Organize advocacy events and engagement activities

📊 Research & Analysis

• Conduct stakeholder mapping and contextual analysis
• Collect data, stories, and evidence for advocacy
• Support reporting and learning documentation

🎓 Requirements

📚 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in: Political Science, IR, Communication, Development Studies, Law, or related field
• Master’s degree = advantage

💼 Experience

• 3–5 years in advocacy, community engagement, or humanitarian work
• Experience in Northeast/Northwest Nigeria preferred

🛠️ Skills

• Strong communication & report writing
• Stakeholder engagement & coordination
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles & accountability
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

🌐 Languages

• Fluent in English
• Hausa/Kanuri = added advantage

💻 Tech

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Digital communication & reporting tools

⭐ What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• High professionalism, integrity, and diplomacy
• Passion for humanitarian and community-centered work

📝 How to Apply

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

⚠️ Quick Tip

If you’re applying from Kano or Northern Nigeria, highlight:

• Experience working with local communities
• Knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri
• Any work with NGOs, CSOs, or humanitarian projects