Communications Expert at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Project Scope

• As part of a broader strategy to support sustainable agricultural development and address food insecurity in Nigeria, Sahel is implementing a project thatis facilitating the creation of a Project Management Office (PMO) to support the Nigerian government’s office responsible for driving the national food security agenda.
• This initiative aims to enhance performance management, drive impactful projects, and promote collaboration among agricultural stakeholders.
• The PMO will be staffed with highly qualified personnel from diverse backgrounds, including government, private industry, and consulting.
• These individuals will possess strong analytical skills to transform ideas into actionable business cases, as well as expertise in project and performance management.
• They will also have specialized knowledge in key agricultural areas and the ability to drive transformational change.

Overview

• The Communications Expert will play a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the visibility and public comprehension of our project's objectives and outcomes.
• This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with excellent writing skills and a keen understanding of various communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Create communication strategies and action plans for each initiative to enhance visibility and public comprehension of the project's objectives and outcomes.
• Manage the execution of communication channels such as initiative-specific websites, email campaigns, meetings, project management software, and social media platforms.
• Develop and disseminate newsletters, reports, announcements, and other content to communicate project milestones and achievements.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for various platforms to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in messaging.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their communication needs and ensure that all messaging aligns with their expectations.
• Organize and coordinate events, such as workshops, webinars, and conferences, to promote project objectives and outcomes.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ensure all communications are consistent with the organization's brand and style guidelines.
• Develop and implement crisis communication strategies as needed.

Role Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• 10 years of work experience in communications or a related role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using communication and project management software.
• Experience with social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategies.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.