Policy, Advocacy and Communications Manager INGO Forum at Norwegian Refugee Council

Job Title: Policy, Advocacy and Communications Manager INGO Forum at Norwegian Refugee Council

Date Posted: 5th January, 2026.

Expiry Date: 01/20/2026, 12:00 AM

About the Job

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.

Your Job Description

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 such as briefing notes, statements, position papers, and talking lines.
Provide timely policy analysis and information to support NIF platforms, including the Steering Committee, CD Plenary, and Humanitarian Platform.
Identify national, regional (LCB, AU), and international advocacy opportunities and elevate Nigeria’s 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.

The Job Requirements

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 the Nigerian media landscape.
Experience using digital platforms and producing multimedia communications materials.
Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills; Hausa or other local languages are 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.

Method of Application: Click on this link to get detailed information and apply