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Posted 5 years ago |
Communications Advisor needed at Action Against Hunger
JOB TITLE: Communications Advisor
LOCATION: FCT, Abuja (with frequent travel to the bases)
Job type: Full time
Start date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Deputy Country Director Programs
Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 1 – Support the implementation of the Advocacy strategy for the Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP):
- Support in building systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence based advocacy and influencing at state and national levels.
- Supports public relations and collaborates with the Program Partnerships team on donor and partner communications and community relations.
- Formulate key advocacy messages and targets from lessons learned, assessments, research and evidence gained through programme implementation.
- Provide support on the design, development and roll out (deployment) of materials such as success stories, newsletters, Advocacy messages and SBCC messages for effective programme implementation
- Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy objectives and initiatives, both short and long term, encompassing a wide range of issues particularly on Social Protection.
- Contribute to all efforts to raise/nurture CSOs and champions for the programme at the National and state level if need arise.
- Contribute on key Programme planning, coordination and reporting activities.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- Degree in Communications & Journalism, Media Studies, Communications Strategy, Development Communication or relevant discipline. A Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
- Technical competence in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.;
- Proficient computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe Photoshop, Publisher, PPT, and expert in other communications and MS office package, layout and design software, applications;
- Advocates and promotes AAH vision, mission, and strategic goals;
- Excellent team player with strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Extremely detail oriented and comfortable developing and / or working with project plans / timelines;
- Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure and deadlines;
- Experience in designing and leading media campaign or communication strategies;
- Previous experience in the humanitarian or development context;
- Commitment to AAH mission, values and policy;
- Familiar with Northeast Nigeria context;
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
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Job Features
Job Category | NGO / Community Services |
Salary | NGN 424,310 per Month |
Deadline | Friday, 3rd April, 2020. |