Communication & Advocacy Officer at CARE

JOB SUMMARY

CARE is seeking to engage a Communication and Advocacy Officer who will be responsible for developing and executing communication plan to promote the project, enhance community engagement, and ensure visibility of project activities. The officer will manage internal and external communications, document stories, and oversee content creation for digital and print materials related to the digital learning platform, GBV prevention, and VSLA activities

CARE recently launched the She Heals the World Framework, which focuses on supporting and empowering frontline health workers (FLHW). With intentional collaboration between programmatic and advocacy teams, CARE is addressing the most pressing needs of training, equipping, managing and incentivizing FLHWs. This strategy aims to improve the working conditions and livelihoods of FLHWs, as well as increase the overall health of communities and reduce the burden on existing health systems, ensuring that people get the care they need from trained and trusted healthcare workers.  

As part of this initiative, CARE Nigeria is implementing the Enhancing Resilience in Frontline Community Healthcare (EnRiCH) Project to support capacity building and professional development of 2000 FLHWs in Katsina State through a digital learning platform, as well as motivation through empowerment groups and village savings and loans associations (VSLAs). This will optimise their ability to provide safe and quality RMNCAH+N services to 1 million people in 200,000 households and generate demand for primary health services through referrals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Communication Strategy & Branding

• Develop and implement a communication and visibility plan for the project. 
• Ensure brand consistency across all project-related materials.
• Develop and implement community engagement activities

Job Responsibility #2: Advocacy 

• Support the development and execution of an advocacy plan based on landscape analysis findings.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant policy issues.
• Prepare advocacy materials, such as policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and community leaders.
• Organize and participate in advocacy events, such as meetings, conferences, and campaigns

Job Responsibility #3: Media & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with media houses, government stakeholders, and community
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and social media engagement.

Job Responsibility #4: Digital & Social Media Management

• Oversee the project\'s online presence, ensuring regular updates on social media and websites. 
• Monitor online engagement and feedback from users of the digital platform. 
• Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in communications and advocacy.

Job Responsibility #5: Problem-Solving & Risk Management

• Track and document the impact of communication activities. 
• Provide regular reports on communication efforts and visibility metrics

Other Responsibilities:

• Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilisation efforts

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelor\'s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field. 
• At least 3 years of experience in communications and/or advocacy, preferably in the non-profit sector. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong understanding of media relations and social media management. 
• Experience in developing and implementing communication and advocacy plan.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis on policy issues. 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Competencies:

• Approachability                               
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, colour, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
• There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified Women and Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.