Communication Officer at Sahei Gender Development

Location: Northwest Sokoto /Katsina

Dration: 9 months with possible extension

Job Summary

This position will have a critical responsibility for supporting the delivery of strategic and high-quality communications programming. It will promote and strengthen SGDI’s profile through the media and other opportunities. The role will improve overall communication quality by shaping copy into concise, engaging and highly effective material for a range of audiences. The role will be an authority on our brand and communications in general.

Responsibilities:

Communications & Media

• Engage with regular and social media to actively promote SGDI’s image and visibility.
• Edit and produce SGDI’s content in a variety of formats including print and digital.
• Provide on-demand support to colleagues with layout of simple documents and publications as may be required.
• Source articles and coordinate the edit and layout of the project regular newsletter publication, collating and reviewing content from staff and partners and from all our work for sharing with wider audiences.
• Provide editorial service to other SGDI’s departments, overseeing copy editing, design and print.
• Develop and facilitate content to contribute to build communications skills and capacity on the project.
• Directly responsible for maintaining SGDI’s case study and photo library; work with information technology colleagues to evolve improved approaches for managing photo and digital communications materials.
• Act as in –house brand specialist ensuring all SGDI’s branding requirements are complied with by all staff.
• Work with colleagues throughout the organization to plan, write, and support media work around SGDI’s advocacy work, campaigns, and key organizational moments.
• Write copy as required for print and web outlets, in-house use or use by third parties on behalf of SGDI’s
• Work with individuals and departments throughout the organization to design and deliver internal communication campaigns to engage staff in external initiatives and key organizational moments by coming up with creative concepts and developing strategies, identifying relevant tools and channels, executing the campaign, and promoting it.
• Monitor and evaluate communications and media coverage and make recommendations on future activity.

Social Media

• Maintain and update accounts across all our major social media platforms day-to-day (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin), to enhance awareness and develop deeper engagement with existing and potential supporters.
• Flag any inaccurate or potentially damaging comments on social media for the attention of the Project manager and contribute to measures to counter impact of such inaccurate or potentially damaging content.
• Innovate ideas and approaches for delivering social media and digital content for promoting SGDI’s programs.
• Undertake editorial/media production activities as directed by the Project manager
• Manage SGDI’s websites and other online platforms. Ensure the website is easily accessible and contains up-to-date and relevant information about its contributions and services to the sector and communities.

Requirements:

• HND/Degree in Mass communication, Media in relevant discipline, or in other related discipline.
• Three to four years of experience working in a communications and media role, including the production of a variety of content and materials, for different media
• Experience with developing and implementing communication strategies at project and organizational levels.
• Excellent command of the English language, verbal, written communication, and editorial skills; with the ability to write tailored, effective content for specific audiences.
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail, in order to produce high-quality communications.
• Understanding of how media & social media can be used as an influencing tool –whether to encourage fundraising and engagement or influence decision-makers.
• Experience in liaising with journalists.
• Knowledge and experience in using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, or other design software used to produce and layout publications and other communication materials would be useful.
• Proven ability to think creatively and so generate a wide range of communications materials & media coverage.
• Knowledge of a range of measuring and analytics tools, and the ability to apply metrics to media & social media activity.
• Ability to forge effective collaborative working relationships within the team and with colleagues from across the organization.
• Excellent organization and time management skills. Able to prioritize workload and work well under pressure.
• Computer literate, good IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
• Ability to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
• Show Initiative and be creative — willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Commitment to SGDI’s values and a working style that reflects these.

Desirable

• A communications or media-related degree.
• Previous experience of working for an NGO.
• Experience working in a communications and/or media role for an international organization.
• Experience in helping to influence decision-makers through media work