The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Digital Officer and Audiovisual Producer
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B3
Job Summary
- Under the supervision of the Communication Coordinator, the Digital Officer/AV producer supports the ICRC’s public communication by developing and creating engaging content for a variety of platforms.
- This role involves leading in all stages of content production, including ideation, production, editing, validating and distributing audiovisual news material for broadcasters and digital content (web videos, photography, etc.) with the aim of supporting ICRC operations, influencing relevant decision makers and mobilizing support for the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Create, produce, and optimize highly shareable visual content (such as infographics, illustration or typography) designed to engage different target audiences on Nigeria’s context and thematic across local social media channels.
- Lead on social designs, developing and iterating templates and content formats to build our ICRC brand online and consistency.
- Provide training & capacity building to communication staff, namely communication field officers on audio-visual techniques and ensure that audio-visual information-management procedures are defined and respected.
- Schedule and manage our social channels via relevant tools for publishing / scheduling, in line with delegation priorities.
- Engage in digital campaign management on both organic and paid visibility for search and social channels, particularly on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), to promote a content.
- Ensure a diverse, participatory, and inclusive approach to how we talk about and represent affected people in social media, and all communications adhere to our ethical communications guidelines.
- Ensure our social media channels and content production further ICRC ‘s Communication Strategy, on brand, with the aligned tone and voice.
- Plan, script, film/photograph and edit audiovisual content (from the concept stage to the final product, including commissioning content, carrying out film missions and scriptwriting), including videos, photos, graphics, podcasts, and animations for events, conferences, targeted outreach, global social media, websites, and other digital platforms, television and digital news broadcasters
- Shoot / edit social video content (both with new content and with existing material). Lead on relevant production and versioning on content – formatting for social media channels, adding VOs, and ensuring line with ICRC accessibility standards.
- Ensure proper planning, sharing, storage and final archiving of audio-visual materials, in coordination with the relevant headquarters units and field offices
- Keep abreast digital trends, platform updates and changes in the social media landscape, and make recommendations on how we ensure we’re continuously evolving our approach while remaining on-trend.
- Possess capacity for website management/ publication such as Drupal and other content management systems
Requirements
- University Degree in Communications, Audiovisual Production, Journalism, Digital Marketing or related field.
- 4-8 years of experience in social media management or content production with expertise in video production, graphic design, and content creation.
- Good knowledge of online design, content editing, social media monitoring and management tools (Asana, Canva, Sprinklr)
- Experience in designing and running creative social media campaigns.
- Have excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
- Confirmed computer user (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Fluent spoken and written English. Knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Kanuri) an asset.
- You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria
Benefits
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
- Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
- In-house training opportunities for personal development.
- A full-time, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).
- The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges
Application Closing Date
6th November, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Sendyour resume and a cover letter, valid license to practice (where relevant), and a valid ID card to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org using “ABJ202500546 Digital Officer/AV ABJ” as the subject of your application. (Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role)
Note
- The deadline for the submission of applications will be 06.11.2025, 16:30hrs. Late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability, etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment).
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; Female &People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process