Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)is a nonprofit non-governmental national organization established in Nigeria in July 2014 with the aim to improve the lives of people through effective and efficient humanitarian and developmental assistance in communities where such supports are essentially necessary within Nigeria. Through international and national networking, LPF provided humanitarian and developmental assistance to individuals, families, schools, Health facilities, and communities in more than twelve (12) states within Nigeria regardless of their ethnicity, political and religious affiliation. LPF fundamentally intervenes in multi-sectoral humanitarian activities majoring in Protection, Health, Food Security & Livelihood, Education, Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions, and other Cross-Sectoral areas.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duty Description
- This Officer will be responsible for all Information and Communication Management for the Programme. For collating and Documentation of Human-Interest Stories, Photos, Programme MOVs, and other demanding Information Communication documentation.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute immensely towards media, digital, and communication as part of advocacy development in all programs
- Collating and Documentation of Human-Interest Stories, Photos, Programme MOVs of project implementation during and post implementation.
- Agrees on media and communication as part of advocacy issues and together with the relevant program staff identifies advocacy and communication issues related to LPF’s work in Nigeria.
- Support Program team in building Networks to carry out advocacy on livelihoods, Market Access, and Right to Be Heard issues in Nigeria.
- Design and produce training and educational materials on media and communication for marketing the LPF program.
- Develop work plans, individual development plans, and regular reports to the MEAL Advisor/Program.
- Support program partners in media and communications-related capacity building and ensure that this is integrated within the program
- Supports in identifying potential new strategic media partners for LPF and developing strategies for working with them.
- Have responsibility for the monitoring and supervision of media as part of advocacy-related partner activities and plans in LPF by ensuring that these are in line with LPF programs strategy in Nigeria
- Document and publish LPF’s learning by contributing articles briefing notes, media publications, and case studies for LPF’s campaigns.
- Support LPF staff and partners in getting relevant messages across to target audiences within and outside the organization on major activities.
- Frequently update our LPF in social media outlets (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.) and ensure we disseminate information about our program on a weekly basis
- Develop and sustain relationships with the media and the civil society groups in Nigeria to feed into LPF’s advocacy work.
- Ensure adequate media coverage for all program activities, functions, and press releases/press statements
- Liaise with active allies to identify and help them use rare opportunities to drive LPF’s corporate advocacy issues in various media outlets in Nigeria
- Eager and required to adhere to LPF’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights.
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
- Ensure that the properties in the place of work are respected and that no damage is caused to them.
- Adhere to implementation standards, LPF ways of working, and the terms of the LPF Code of Conduct; including the commitment to zero tolerance on SEA and the obligation to report SEA cases.
- He / She must not use their position of being engaged in LPF work to gain favors or material advantage.
- Report any failure or damage of system/water facilities to the LPF Officer or Assistant in charge.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Officer or Assistant in charge.
Selection Criteria Core Competencies
Knowledge and skills:
- Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc / BA Degree with 2 – 5 years of humanitarian aid experience.
- Knowledge of LPF policies and procedures. Requires general information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
- Multiple language skills desirable. Graphics technical competencies required for this position
- High level of experience in developing information and communication related technical tools guidelines and systems.
- Qualifications and / or experience in professional information and communication-related fields.
- Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning skills.
- Knowledge of Humanitarian /Human rights / Refugee Law.
- Basic knowledge of contract employment and experience and skills in recruitment and selection.
Skills:
- Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train staff and also able to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
Communication Skills:
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of LPF. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
Integrity:
- Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to LPF’s core values and humanitarian principles.
- Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high-security risks, and harsh living conditions. Works and lives in a flexible, adaptable, and resilient manner.
Awareness and sensitivity of self and others:
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
- Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessments, particularly in high-stress and high-security contexts.
Work style:
- Is well-planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision-making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send hardcopy of their Resume, Cover Letter, and Credentials at:
LPF Maiduguri Office,
No 1, Sugun Mai Mele Close,
Mustapha Goni Street, New GRA,
Maiduguri, Borno State.
Or
Send softcopies of their Resume, Cover Letter, and Credentials to: infomgt@lindiipeacefoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Important Information
For an application to be valid, an applicant’s Application letter and CV must contain the following information:
- Name of the Applicant (Must be the same as Name on Bank/Account Information)
- Gender
- Phone Number and/or Email Address and/or Contact address (Residential)
- Language proficiency (List the Language and State your Proficiency level)
- For an application to be valid, responsive at least 2 References/Referees should be captured in the application with full and accessible contact information/details.
- The contract duration is 5Months with possible extension upon satisfactory performance
Note
- Only applicants who scale through the prerequisite conditions will be invited for an interview.
- Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.