Communication Associate (International NGO - Abuja) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Work Experience

• 5+ years

Salary

• 8 - 11 Million Naira (Annually)

City

• Abuja

State/Province

• Abuja

Zip/Postal Code

• 900001

Job Description

Job Title: Communication Associate

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Reports to: Program Manager

About Company: Our client is a reputable management consulting firm that develops innovative solutions that addresses pressing healthcare challenges with focus and presence in West and Central Africa.

Job Summary: The company is seeking to engage a suitable and qualified candidate as a Communication Associate to support the documentation and dissemination of lessons from the implementation of routine immunization strengthening program over the next period of months.

As the Communication Associate, you will be primarily responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing comprehensive, program-wide communications to disseminate insights from program implementation to both internal and external audiences. S/he will lead the development and dissemination of written and audiovisual content via a wide variety of innovative and effective channels.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Develop story-lines and key messages for newsletters, case studies, position papers, and other relevant documents to disseminate program insights and implementation experience.

• Copy-edit, proof-read and review project communications to suit the intended audience.

• Identify and leverage the media, events and other innovative opportunities, to disseminate knowledge products to national and global audiences.

• Plan and execute both in-person and virtual events as learning exchange meetings, webinars and seminars to share project learnings with relevant stakeholders.

• Produce compelling photo stories, case studies and audio-visual materials from interviews with project stakeholders at the state and national levels to disseminate to the external audience.

• Cultivate professional contacts and maintain liaison with media, government, implementing partners, key stakeholders, and community organizations for the dissemination of project lessons.

• Ensure compliance of all project communication with the donor’s communications toolkit and other reference guidelines.

• Routinely evaluate the impact of project communications, share findings with the team, and adjust communications strategy accordingly.

• Perform other tasks as requested by the project leadership team.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of the Company.

• Ability to effectively manage relationships with the Company’s internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, presentation skills and group facilitation skills.

• Exceptional research writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills.

• Competence in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat and other communications software programs.

• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions and prioritize workload appropriately.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Health or any other related field.

• Masters’ degree in relevant field is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Communications for Public Health and or international development.

• Knowledge and competence in research writing, digital communications, social media publishing and management, web content management and analytics and digital publicity and media coverage.

• Professional qualification or certification is advantageous.

 Expected Deliverables:

Over the next 6 months, the Communications Associate will be expected to:

• Hold 2 successful webinars.

• Publish 3 case studies or stories to a targeted audience.

• Publish 3 project briefs.

Benefits

8 - 11 Million Naira (Annually) + Other Benefits