JOB TITLE: Advocacy and Strategic Communication Manager
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Duration: 10months with possibility of extension
Role Purpose
- Engagement of Civil Society and State Water Boards through existing platforms to strengthen strategic communications and stakeholder engagement in the USAID funded Effective Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services Program’s (E-WASH) partner states
- The role will determine communication methods that will generate the political support required for reform and accountability; promote good practices; and effectively share knowledge and lessons learned
Qualifications and Experience
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- Graduate in Social Studies, preferably Communication, Political Science, or Sociology, Water Management, post-graduate education (master’s or higher) in development studies, environmental studies, or primary health and at least 5 years of experience in policy and influencing, strategic communication, or civil society strengthening, or a related field and demonstrated experience in project management.
- Proven ability to lead the planning, coordination and execution of communications products, influence strategies and audience targeting.
- Demonstrated experience in using with success key advocacy strategies such as networking, negotiating, lobbying, movement building, or policy development, etc.
- Experience working with USAID funded projects is desirable
- Experience working with reporters or members of the media preferred.
- Experience managing civil society strengthening projects in developing country context.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Moderate financial and administrative skills
- Communicates clearly and effectively appropriate to the audience
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate
- Managing teams remotely using different tools
Deadline: February 23, 2021
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Job Category | Manager |