JOB TITLE: Communications Coordinator
JOB LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Reporting to: Director, Organisational Effectiveness
Grade: 8
Line Management: Communications Intern; Multimedia Design Consultant, Project Communication Office
JOB DETAILS:
- The Communications Coordinator who reports to the Director, Organisational Effectiveness will lead the Communications Hub and be responsible for the development and implementation of ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) Communication Strategy; including planning and managing public affairs/relation and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s stakeholders, staff, partners and donors.
- S/he will liaise with and provide support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy and campaigns of AAN.
Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinate and act as the central communications point for national media activities
- Develop and implement innovative and effective communication and media strategies for
- ActionAid Nigeria, including fundraising and marketing projects.
- Manage documentation and publishing of all AAN manuals, and publications including audiovisuals, and maintain an updated repository for posterity.
- Build the capacity of AAN staff and partners in understanding, documentation and communicating the progress made in various AAN’s thematic areas.
- Support the development and strengthening of partnerships among stakeholders, government departments and NGOs for effective collaboration and coordination on strategic national & global concerns.
- Coordinate the annual review of AAN communications work, including the development of annual reports in print and video formats.
- Oversee content development for AAN policy influencing, website and other social media platforms.
- Build and maintain contact with the media, donors and supporters including popular media, influencers, and political circles to raise AAN’s profile.
- Oversee production of digital and multimedia communications content in line with
- ActionAid global brand guidelines and donor marking plan.
- Track, monitor and report AAN communications metrics and use insights for learning.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: Entire AAN Staff
- External: The Media, Relevant Government Agencies, Donor Community, Influencers, Partners, INGO Community and other stakeholders
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications:
- First Degree in Communications, Social Sciences or Arts / Humanities is essential
- Masters Degree in relevant field is desirable
- Membership of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) is desirable
- Membership of NUJ and other relevant professional bodies is desirable
Experience:
- At least 7 years work experience, 4 of which should have been spent in similar role in the development sector is essential
- Experience managing communication and advocacy projects as well as working with the media is essential
- Website development/management and digital communications is essential
- Capacity building experience including training, facilitating, coaching, and mentoring is essential
- Experience as a media focal person for an organisation/department is desirable
- Experience as a reporter, sub editor or proof-reader is desirable
- Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same is desirable
Skill / Abilities:
- Online i.e. website management and digital communications
- Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines
- Multi-tasking skills
- Public speaking skills
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable:
- Possess working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Social Blade, Google Analytics and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of Human Rights Based Approach to programming and storytelling.
Personal Qualities:
- A person of integrity
- Creative and takes initiative.
- Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
- A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
- Effectively promote AAN’s mission, values and objectives.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the Application Form below and send in an MS Word attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location eg: “Communications Coordinator – Abuja” as the subject of the email.
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Note
- Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted CVs will be disregarded.
- ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the North East and North West are particularly encouraged.
- While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
- ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our
- Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching
- SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.
Deadline: August 3, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Knowledge Management / Communications Officer |