Communications Coordinator at ActionAid Nigeria

 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.

Person SpecificationsEducation/Qualifications

• First degree in Communications, Social sciences or arts/humanities is essential.
• Master’s degree in relevant field is desirable.

Experience

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

Skill/Abilities

• Online i.e. website management and digital communications is essential
• Strong communication and writing skills is essential
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines is essential
• Public speaking skills is essential