Advocacy and Communications Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Department: Operations
Line Manager: Head of Department-Advocacy and Communications
Proposed Start Date: as soon as possible

Job Description

• We are recruiting to fill the role of Advocacy and Communication Officer to join the team in Abuja.
• This person will mainly be responsible for translating the mission advocacy and communications strategy into plans with the aim of increasing the visibility and profile of the organization.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Roles and Responsibilities
Objective 1:

• Develop an advocacy and communication implementation plan, tools and materials to increase awareness of Action Against Hunger programming to stakeholders

Tasks example:

• Liaise closely with the field advocacy team to develop and support the integration of new communication approaches, tools, and techniques into Action Against Hunger programming;
• Organize and coordinate the celebration of international/national advocacy days and campaigns, and use such forums for allowed advocacy themes (e.g. Global Handwashing Day, etc);
• Support Action Against Hunger advocacy efforts by developing advocacy messages, materials, tools as well as multimedia content;
• Undertake field visits to monitor the impact of the communication materials, messaging, use of tools, identifying communication gaps and opportunities for a wider spread and reach critical masses with appropriate information;
• Assist the advocacy and communications team with the coordination of field advocacy events, meetings, and where possible representations;
• Update mainstream and social media platforms to communicate program activities to a wider audience;
• Support coordination with and work with mapped out media and communication organizations in implementing programs’ advocacy activities;
• Monitoring and supervision of media as part of advocacy-related collaborative activities and plans in Nigeria by ensuring that these are in line with Action Against Hunger country strategy;
• Liaise with the project team for advocacy and communications needs and raise procurement requests for the production of IEC materials and other visibility materials.

Objective 2:

• Collect evidence-based information and testimonies that Action Against Hunger can use to inform programming and advocacy.

Tasks example:

• Contribute to the state and national level advocacy agenda by collecting and providing evidence that advantages project outcomes ;
• Collect and document beneficiary stories and testimonies that can be used for advocacy at a national and international level ;
• Promote cross-thematic learning through facilitating engagements, and knowledge sharing workshops on advocacy and communications ;
• Perform additional activities as requested by the Head of Department Advocacy and Communications ;
• Lead in content gathering for mission newsletter.

Objective 3:

• Maintain and organize communication data and materials

Tasks example:

• Proactively cultivate relationships with key media contacts and compile and maintain contacts and a general database of stakeholders;
• Manage Action Against Hunger image and video library for communication, reporting, and other needs;
• Liaise with media outlets to package information and ensure external visibility with appropriate information and message targeting, while working with HoD Advocacy and Communications and a wider audience, contribute to the preparation of talking points, media briefs, and press releases;
• Support in maintaining a good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project through effective representations and delegated responsibilities.

Objective 4:

• Document and share good practices from planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities at the local community, state, and national levels

Tasks example:

• Organize learning, knowledge sharing, and training for program and field teams on innovating and new digital and advocacy technologies;
• Support the timely dissemination of program information internally and externally;
• Work with the Knowledge Management Officer and field program team to ensure success/impact stories are valid and qualitative;
• Work with field program teams in Action Against Hunger field bases to plan and execute proper closeout activities;
• Manage stakeholders’ relationships relevant to advocacy and communications by projecting Action Against Hunger brand values and virtues.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and be responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task;
• The employee is also required to conduct all duties in a professional manner following Action Against Hunger Nigeria mission staff regulations, mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies, Communications, Development Communication, or relevant discipline in fields of AAH thematic implementations (Health, FSL, WASH, etc);
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in communications and advocacy;
• A demonstrable understanding and experience of NGO media/advocacy work in the humanitarian or development context;
• Experience in designing and leading media campaigns or communication strategies;
• Experience in capacity building and/or training skills is highly advantageous;
• Ability to produce a variety of written and visual communications products in a clear, concise style;
• Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences;
• Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners;
• Ability to maintain good relationships with media outlets;
• Ability to develop, design, or create new ideas, relationships, systems, or products;
• High level interpersonal and diplomatic skills along with awareness of political and cultural sensitivities in different settings of Nigeria;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team and organizational goals;
• Strong skills in graphic design skills and the ability to develop simple infographics are desirable;
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Fluency in the Hausa language is an advantage;
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.

Remuneration

• Gross Basic Salary: N281,063 Monthly (excluding other benefits)
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion