Advocacy and Media Manager
Quick answer
The Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring an in-office Advocacy and Media Manager in Juba, South Sudan, paying $5,189 per month to lead strategic advocacy and communications efforts in a complex humanitarian crisis.
- Role
- Advocacy and Media Manager
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Location
- Juba, South Sudan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $5,189 per month
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an Advocacy and Media Manager to lead strategic communications and advocacy efforts in South Sudan. This role focuses on influencing policy and public discourse to support displaced populations through evidence-based analysis and media engagement. The manager will coordinate closely with humanitarian clusters and NRC leadership to ensure principled and effective representation in a complex crisis environment. The position is based in Juba with significant travel requirements.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement impactful advocacy and communications strategies.
- Produce high-quality policy briefings, reports, and media materials.
- Represent NRC to key stakeholders and humanitarian coordination forums.
- Analyze humanitarian and protection trends to influence policy and funding.
- Provide media training and capacity building to staff.
What it takes
- Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian advocacy or international media.
- Proven experience working in complex and insecure humanitarian contexts.
- Strong understanding of international legal and policy frameworks for displacement.
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive external communications and media engagements.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
12-month renewable contract, international salary scale (Grade 9), and opportunities for professional growth within a global humanitarian organization.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Juba, South Sudan, with a requirement to travel approximately 40% of the time.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position is compensated at Grade 9 on NRC’s international salary scale, which is $5,189 per month.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least five years of experience in humanitarian advocacy or media, specific experience in complex or insecure contexts, and a postgraduate degree.
How do I apply for this position?
Applicants should submit an updated English CV and a cover letter containing links to three compelling advocacy or media productions via the NRC portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)'s official posting before applying.