Central African Republic: Chargé de Communication et de Plaidoyer
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015
1 /. INTRODUCTION.
The INGO Coordination Committee (OCC) is a space to ensure / enhance coordination between NGOs, the Government of the Central Republican, the UN, donors and external partners for the exchange of information, sharing expertise and the development of guidelines for a more coordinated, efficient and effective use of aid resources in CAR.
The CCO is an independent coordination of international non-governmental organizations serving and facilitates the work of its members to meet the humanitarian needs in CAR. There since April 2014 and has a national association status recognized by the CAR authorities. To date (01/12/2014), there are 42 international NGOs members of the OCC.
Its Executive Committee (EXCOM)
The Executive Committee (elected) is the monitoring and supervisory body of the Permanent Bureau of the OCC. It is responsible for the effective implementation of the strategic directions and logical framework provided in the (s) Contract (s) of funding. It ensures that the decisions of the Assembly of Representatives of NGOs are considered.
Through CCO, member of the executive provide positive and constructive relationships with all stakeholders, including the members of the Government and the various ministries, UN agencies, donors and other NGOs to strengthen coordination and ensure good collaboration.
COMEX is composed of 10 organizations elected from among the members of the CCO for a period of 6 months.
The Permanent Office CCO:
This office is composed of human resources dedicated full time to the tasks listed in their respective terms of reference. (Validated by the Executive Committee).
The team is made (as of December 1, 2014) from:
- A coordinator (international)
- An assistant coordinator (national)
- A Communications Officer (international)
- A Logistics Assistant (national)
The objectives of this are manifold (see flowchart in Appendix 1). It assists the Executive Committee in particular the treatment process topics / themes that the executive is committed to developing the requests of the Assembly of Representatives. Its role is then to take note of the decisions and actions in each of these cases.
The office is "hosted" by an NGO that serves as "hat" for operational needs administrative office (logistics, financial, human and administrative resource). Thus, and to ensure the autonomy of the office, an operating framework is developed between the Permanent Bureau and the NGO "host" (and approved by the executive). This framework must enable the office to function independently while respecting all procedures of the NGO.
The office is composed of national and international staff who are managed daily by the Coordinator of the CCO, this in accordance with the Articles of operation. The Coordinator is the focal point between the NGO and the Bureau and is responsible for compliance of the established operational framework.
The Coordinator and Communications Officer and Office of Advocacy attend all meetings of the Executive Group, but without the opportunity to vote.
2 /. LIABILITY POSITION:
The Communication and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for providing quality communication tools and to take into account the opinion / suggestions from all members of the OCC.
Under the supervision of the Coordination OCC, it will nevertheless have to work - live - with the Executive Committee and forty parties (currently the representatives of the member NGOs OCC) to ensure consensus in the decisions taken with members.
2.1 Internal communication OCC:
· Preparation and distribution of a monthly newsletter:
o News - linked to humanitarian aid in CAR.
o Funds records - report / presentation of major themes related to the humanitarian response in the country.
o Space for the presentation of a stakeholder of the humanitarian community
and its partners.
o Space for ads / exchanges INGOs of the OCC.
· Management of the website of the OCC.
o Update and website development.
2.2 External Communication of the OCC.
The objective is to improve readability (and de facto acceptance) by INGOs Central African society as a whole by establishing partnerships with various media partners to:
o create a regular space to comment on the news of the humanitarian community;
o provide a space for exchange with the people in CAR (interactive radio programs);
o treat folders / thematic humanitarian fund facing Central.
2.3 To be the focal point of the Working Group "Advocacy".
An external communication plan exists for the dissemination of advocacy group productions but a close relationship with its members is needed to ensure synergy between these two axes (Communication and Advocacy).
The Communications Officer will organize meetings of the Group (AWG) and will be of proposals for communication activities by reporting to advocacy axes.
Profile:
- Minimum 5 years of work and responsibilities NGOs (strong knowledge of the humanitarian environment).
- Higher Diploma, Bachelor, Master in International Relations, Science Po, Development and Communication.
- Experience in inter-agency coordination is an asset.
- Strong advocacy experience in countries in conflict
- Strong knowledge of the United Nations system, integrated missions and clusters
- Experience in complex emergency crisis situations
- Demonstrated competence in communication, interpersonal exchanges etnégociation.
- Ability to build consensus.
- A privileged RCA work experience
- Fluency in French and English spoken and written
Position Available from early March 2015.
10 months (until 31 December 2015).
Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 20, 2014 to:
- Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com
With a copy to:
- Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org
How to apply:
Position Available from early March 2015.
10 months (until 31 December 2015).
Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 20, 2014 to:
- Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com
With a copy to:
- Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org