We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Communication Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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- S/he will identify effective communication of project success by developing success stories, case studies, and short documentaries.
- S/he will update and manage WEWE’s website, social media platforms, and blogs.
- S/he will engage with mainstream media (Electronic and Print) to increase WEWE’s visibility and promote project impact.
- S/he will edit technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing, and substantive editing).
- S/he will carry out desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
- S/he will coordinate staff meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes of meetings as required.
- S/he will take the lead in developing an online communication campaign strategy using social media, blog, Twitter (X), YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for fundraising
- Perform other functions assigned by the supervisor
- Knowledge or experience in video editing and or graphic design
Qualifications
- A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent, who has completed NYSC (or has a written exemption letter) with a First or Second Class Upper Division (2.1) in English, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Journalism, or any Social Science-related field.
- Additional certifications in communication or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 4 to 5 years post-NYSC experience in a reputable Organization in a similar role.
- Extremely strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Desktop Publishing (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, PDF, Illustrator, InDesign – CorelDraw).
- Experience in Media Production and Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Mail chimp, Google Forms, and Instagram), extremely strong in written and oral English language with research writing skills.
- Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods.
- Experience in Live video and audio streaming
Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected]using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
- Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) upholds non-poaching ethics. We do not accept applications from organizations that we are in collaboration with – without the express consent from the head of the organization, particularly from any organization we are currently working with to strengthen their capacity.
- Therefore, an applicant applying for this position from an organization that is in a form of partnership or collaboration with WEWE, should disclose and give us a letter from the head of the organization which states that they are highly recommending their staff and why they will permit the staff to leave the organization to work with WEWE.
- “WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.
- “WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.
- “WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.
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