Communications Coordinator at ActionAid Nigeria

Reporting to: Policy, Advocacy & Campaign Manager
Line Management: Communications Intern
Grade: 7

Job Description

• The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for carrying out ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) Communication Strategy, plan; and public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, Partners and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas.

Job Purpose

• The Communications Coordinator who reports to the Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, will be responsible for carrying out ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) Communication Strategy; plan and carry out public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, Partners and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas.
• S/he will liaise with and provide support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate and act as the central communications point for national media activities in Nigeria
• Develop and implement innovative and effective communication and media strategies for ActionAid Nigeria
• Coordinate other AAN communications strategies for all initiatives including fundraising and marketing projects
• Responsible for the management of documentation and publishing of all AAN manuals and publications.
• Building the capacity of AAN Staff and its partners in understanding, documentation and communication of AAN’s thematic areas.
• Support the development and strengthening of partnerships among stakeholders, government departments and NGOs for effective collaboration and co-ordination on strategic national & global concerns.
• Coordinating the annual review of AAN communications work.
• Oversee content development for AAN policy influencing, website and other social media platform.
• To provide a public relation function by building and maintaining contacts with media, donors and supporters including popular media, celebrity and political circles in order to raise AAN’s profile.
• Oversee production of digital and multimedia communications content to promote AAN’s brand.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: AAN Staff
• External: The Media, Relevant Government Agencies, Donor Community, Partners, INGO Community and other stakeholders

Persons Specifications
Education/ Qualifications:

• First degree in Communications, Socials Sciences or Arts/Humanities - Essential
• Masters degree in a relevant field - Desirable
• Membership of NUJ and other relevant professional bodies - Desirable

Experience:

• At least 7 years work experience 4 of which should have been spent in the development sector - Essential
• 3 years experience managing communication and advocacy projects and working with the media. - Essential
• Website development/management and digital communications - Essential
• Capacity building experience including training, facilitating, coaching and mentoring - Essential
• Experience as a media focal person for an organisation/department - Desirable
• Experience as a reporter, sub editor or proof reader - Desirable
• Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same - Desirable

Skill Abilities:

• Online i.e. website management and digital communications - Essential
• Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development. - Essential
• Strong communication and writing skills - Essential
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines. - Essential
• Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools - Essential
• Multi-tasking skills - Essential
• Public Speaking skills - Essential
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills - Essential
• Strong interpersonal skills - Essential

Personal Qualities:

• A person of integrity - Essential
• Creative and takes initiative. - Essential
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment - Essential
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times. - Essential
• A self motivated person able to work without close supervision - Essential
• Effectively promote AAN’s mission, values and objectives - Desirable