Communications Analyst at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

Roles & Responsibilities

The Communications Analyst will;

• Support the team with the implementation of allof the Foundation’s communication strategy and plan
• Develop communication materials to ensure brand visibility, adherence to procedures, protocols, and policies.
• Liaise with programme point persons for media outreach activities such as drafting Op-Eds, quotes, press releases, media briefs, media pitches, multimedia content and organising media engagement activities around events.
• Work closely with the Research Programme team in defining key issues, messaging and identifying appropriate communications channels for public policy/reforms advocacy initiatives
• Writing, editing and distribution of approved content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, infographics, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organisation's activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and international media (print, broadcast, and digital).
• Lead media pitching, press briefings, interviews, and responses to media enquiries.
• Draft and manage press releases, media statements, op-eds, and Q&As.
• Monitor media coverage, analyse sentiment, and prepare regular media performance reports.
• Work with the team to ensure successful implementation of the advocacy strategy for various research work of the Foundation
• Liaise with the team and relevant stakeholders to plan and successfully execute events, both live and virtual.
• Support the planning and delivery of Foundation-led events, including policy roundtables, media briefings, convenings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Assist with event logistics such as guest lists, invitations, briefing materials, programmes, and post-event documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Communication, Information Management, Education, Public Relations, Social Science or other related fields.
• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent Storytelling and communication skills
• Creativity and Content Creation
• Event Planning
• Media Engagement
• Teamwork