Communication Specialist ( National Level) at Centre for Communication and Social Impact

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact is seeking experienced and interested candidates to serve on the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) project funded by The World Bank.

This project aims to increase availability and utilization of quality, cost-effective nutrition services for pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls and children under five years of age in 12 high malnutrition burden states (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Oyo and Plateau) of Nigeria, representing all six geographical zones of the country.

The objective of the project is to implement an innovative social and behavior change communication campaign through faith leaders in the communities of the twelve ANRiN project states with the goal of improving knowledge, attitude and practices around maternal, infant and young child nutrition.

Duration – Three Years

Position Titles, Reference, and Description

Communication Specialist (National Level)

Education and Experience/qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Relations/Development/Mass Communication or related subjects of similar scope with relevant work experience
• At least 7-8 years of experience in public relations and communications
• Good knowledge and understanding of development sector, especially human development—public health and nutrition programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo.