Graduate Communications Associate at Ikore International Development Limited

Background

• We seek to employ a dynamic and innovative person who has experience working in different Value chains across Nigeria and Africa.
• Someone who can work collectively with host communities, design home-grown solutions that improve the livelihood and resilience of the communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting the internal communication strategy and plans to support business requirements and deliver desired outcomes.
• Keep track of company related matters published in the media.
• Manage all aspects of Ikores brand identity and ensure that the principles and aesthetics are captured in all external communications.
• Draft media releases, and supervise listings and media kit development.
• Initiate, plan and Supervise media promotion of the organization.
• Edit company texts and communication material.
• Schedule, Authorize and manage advertising and promotion campaigns.
• Contribute towards company image through appearances and strategic planning.
• Record, Review and update company’s communication strategies.
• Provide administrative support to projects and internal teams.
• Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies.
• Update databases and media lists.
• Track projects and media exposure
• Develop written materials, including briefing documents, communications plans and FAQs, reporting presentations, blog posts, and other collateral.

Required Skills and Experience

• NYSC serving or fresh graduate.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for a wide range of internal and external audiences through long and short-form content, social media copy, and corporate materials.
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts to create key messages that are consistent but tailored to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy or research content into digestible, accessible communication for lay audiences.
• Proactive and energetic outlook with an understanding of fast paced environments.
• Knowledge of web content management systems; a basic understanding of HTML; and a knowledge of user experience, search engine optimization, and website best practices.
• Familiarity with agribusiness and livestock diseases.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, and/or similar tools for managing and analyzing digital communications.
• Knowledge in basic graphic design, video editing, and photography.
• Excellent collaboration skills, particularly in soliciting and incorporating critique and feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently.
• Detail oriented, excellent judgment, and highly organized work style.