Communication Volunteer at Christian Aid

About the Role

• The Programme Communications volunteer will provide hands-on support to deliver on the communications strategy for specific projects and country-level communications.

Task Description

• Produce programme communication materials such as reports, infosheets, awareness raising materials, project updates e.t.c.
• Provide relevant strategic and development communication/SBCC support to assigned projects in order to contribute to achieving programme objectives
• Promote the visibility of assigned projects, and Christian Aid as a whole through the identification, collation and dissemination (through appropriate channels) of successes, project activities, learning, best practices to internal and external audiences
• Draft articles and other written materials for use on all internal and external digital platforms, including traditional media platforms.
• Maintain a schedule for the dissemination of content across various channels
• Collate and disseminate monthly workstream update to promote information flow within the Christian Aid Nigeria team.
• Provide relevant communications support during workshops, trainings and events.
• Provide logistics and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Communications team and the implementation of the Country Programme’s Communications strategy.
• Facilitate media engagements for projects and at Country level as required.
• Conduct periodic media mapping to identify relevant media organisations and develop plan for maintaining and building relationships.
• Organize and maintain a database of communications materials and stakeholders.

About the Individual

• The successful individual must have a keen interest in development communication, therefore being able to support projects across all Christian Aid’s programme areas.
• The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills
• An eye for design and graphics
• Basic photography skills
• Attention to details and ability to organise work in an efficient manner
• Willingness to explore and learn new ways of working, given the fluid nature of the job.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good storytelling skills
• Knowledge of development communication to promote participation and engagement of target audiences
• Ability to use movie and animation making software is an added advantage
• Knowledge of international development is an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience working with media is desired.

Other Information / Benefits

• Volunteers will be required to work five days a week during Christian Aid’s official work hours and paid a stipend at a daily rate.
• Where applicable, volunteers will be prioritised to accompany staff on trips to the field to deepen knowledge of programmes.
• Volunteers will be prioritised to attend relevant trainings, meetings and workshops for the opportunity to build their capacity.