Home to more than 160 million people, Nigeria has the largest population and the second largest economy in Africa, and has a major influence on the continent’s political agenda.
However, Nigeria has a history of political instability, corruption and mismanagement of public resources, and has recently seen religious and ethnic conflict. As a result, ...
The Programme Communications volunteer will provide hands-on support to deliver on the communications strategy for specific projects and country-level communications.
Task Description
Produce programme communication materials such as reports, infosheets, awareness raising materials, project updates e.t.c.
Provide relevant strategic and development communication/SBCC support to assigned projects in order to contribute to achieving programme objectives
Promote the visibility of assigned projects, and Christian Aid as a whole through the identification, collation and dissemination (through appropriate channels) of successes, project activities, learning, best practices to internal and external audiences
Draft articles and other written materials for use on all internal and external digital platforms, including traditional media platforms.
Maintain a schedule for the dissemination of content across various channels
Collate and disseminate monthly workstream update to promote information flow within the Christian Aid Nigeria team.
Provide relevant communications support during workshops, trainings and events.
Provide logistics and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Communications team and the implementation of the Country Programme’s Communications strategy.
Facilitate media engagements for projects and at Country level as required.
Conduct periodic media mapping to identify relevant media organisations and develop plan for maintaining and building relationships.
Organize and maintain a database of communications materials and stakeholders.
About the Individual
The successful individual must have a keen interest in development communication, therefore being able to support projects across all Christian Aid’s programme areas.
The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Skills:
Excellent written communication skills
An eye for design and graphics
Basic photography skills
Attention to details and ability to organise work in an efficient manner
Willingness to explore and learn new ways of working, given the fluid nature of the job.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Good storytelling skills
Knowledge of development communication to promote participation and engagement of target audiences
Ability to use movie and animation making software is an added advantage
Knowledge of international development is an added advantage.
Knowledge or experience working with media is desired.
Other Information / Benefits
Volunteers will be required to work five days a week during Christian Aid’s official work hours and paid a stipend at a daily rate.
Where applicable, volunteers will be prioritised to accompany staff on trips to the field to deepen knowledge of programmes.
Volunteers will be prioritised to attend relevant trainings, meetings and workshops for the opportunity to build their capacity.
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