Communications Officer at IDH - Sustainable Trade Initiative

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Implementation:

• Develop and implement communication plans aligned with the corporate communication strategy.
• Support local teams in achieving their communication objectives.

Content Creation and Dissemination:

• Draft engaging content such as press releases, articles, blog posts, social media posts, and multimedia materials.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, brand identity, and tone across all channels.
• Coordinate with content producers (editors, designers) to ensure quality outputs.

Event Management:

• Assist in planning and coordination communication-related events, engaging with key stakeholders.
• Draft communication-related content and tools for events such as press conferences, workshops, and webinars.

Who you are:

• As a Communication Officer within our Nigerian team, you excel at prioritising corporate communication needs while balancing local and program-specific demands. Your ability to tailor communication approaches ensures messages resonate effectively with diverse cultural audiences, fostering understanding and engagement.
• You possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, enabling you to convey ideas clearly and compellingly across various platforms and to multiple stakeholders. Accuracy is important in your work, ensuring that all communications are precise, professional, and aligned.
• Your development-oriented mindset drives you to continually refine and adapt communication strategies to meet the evolving needs of the organisation at IDH. You are skilled at coordinating with local teams and service providers, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment across all communication initiatives. Thriving in a dynamic environment, such as IDH.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, International Relations, or other related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant working experience in a communications role, preferably in a similar organization or sector.
• Strong interest in sustainability and international development.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to create content in multiple languages if required.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment.
• Team player with a creative mindset and visual thinking abilities