Communications/Campaigns Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

The Communications/Campaigns Manager will oversee the internal and external communications strategy for the Nigeria GATEWAY Program, ensuring the program's impact is effectively communicated to stakeholders, partners, and the public. The Communications/Campaigns Manager will also support program beneficiaries to amplify their voices, promote their offerings, and foster their growth in the gig economy. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy and Strategic Communication

• Develop and implement an advocacy and communication strategy to promote the goals and impact of the Nigeria GATEWAY Program.
• Represent the program at events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to advocate for its objectives and achievements.
• Facilitate partnerships with organizations that align with the program’s advocacy goals.
• Adapt communication strategies based on feedback and evaluation results to enhance effectiveness.

Media and Public Relations

• Coordinate public relations efforts, including press releases, media briefings, and feature stories highlighting program milestones and success stories.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and advocacy partners to amplify program visibility.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication channels, in collaboration with the Head of Communications.

Content Development and Digital Engagement

• Oversee the creation of high-quality content, including reports, case studies, newsletters, social media posts, and advocacy materials.
• Utilize digital platforms and tools to enhance the program’s outreach and engagement efforts.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Track and analyze the impact of advocacy and communication activities using relevant metrics.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for program leadership and stakeholders on advocacy achievements and areas for improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (Year 1)

• Commence Communications Campaign
• Advocacy and Strategic Communication
• Media and Public Relations
• Content Development and Digital Engagement
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. 

Experience:

• 6–10 years of experience in strategic communications, digital campaigns, advocacy, or public relations, preferably within the development sector or gig economy initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing successful advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience managing campaign teams and executing multi-platform communication strategies.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and creative skills in developing advocacy and communication plans.
• Strong campaign planning and execution skills, with the ability to drive awareness, adoption, and engagement at scale.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in social media management, content creation, and digital communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in content strategy, digital marketing, storytelling, and engagement analytics.
• Proficient in analyzing campaign performance data and optimizing strategies accordingly.
• Capable of managing communications teams and vendors (e.g., creatives, media buyers, social media leads).
• Familiar with digital and offline outreach strategies for underserved populations, especially young women, PLWDs, and displaced youth.
• Strong project management skills, able to align communications initiatives with broader program timelines and goals.
• Confident communicator and team builder, fostering a culture of accountability and creativity