Job Opportunity at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

SFCG requires the service of a Media Consultant to assist in supervising the media and communications aspect of the Tomorrow is a New Day Project.

Purpose of the assignment and main tasks:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager of Tomorrow is a New Day, the consultant will perform the following functions:

· Supervise the Project’s Media Partner to implement Media Activities

· Coordinate the media documentation of the Project’s activities and experiences and contribute to the production of TND II quarterly Newsletter.

· Supervise and maintain the social media accounts of SFCG and TND II.

· Coordinate media conferences, press tours as well as the production of short videos for dissemination in order to share the experiences with other communities in the Niger Delta and throughout the country.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

· Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies or a related field.

Experience:

· At least 7 years of working with International organisations, government agencies or NGOs of which, five (5) years’ experience is on working on media and communications.

· Familiarity with Niger Delta terrain is required.

· Strong communication and inter-personal skills are necessary.

The total duration of the consultancy is for 30 working days.