Communications Officer at New Incentives

Position

• The perfect candidate is a self-starter with exceptional writing, editing, photography/video, and digital skills, as well as excellent communication skills.
• Success in this role will require an individual who is based in northern Nigeria and willing to travel frequently, has a passion for the mission, a high level of flexibility, strong organizational skills, as well as excitement to contribute new ideas in a dynamic, start-up environment.

Responsibilities
Communications Support:

• Contribute to and help execute New Incentives’ global communications strategy and messaging, including cultivating New Incentives’ voice through its website, blog, social media platforms, published articles, and other communications avenues.
• Help pitch and develop story ideas that align with key messages for donor and stakeholder audiences.
• Properly plan and execute a field visit, gathering the planned content.
• Be able to draft blog posts and video scripts for the stories they gather.
• Conduct media streaming for state and LGA events
• Produce photo and video assets, ensuring all photo protocols and policies are strictly followed and recorded.
• Assist in working with media contacts in Nigeria to expand accurate, quality news coverage New Incentives work.
• Assist in developing/proposing social media content to engage audiences both in and outside of Nigeria and build followings.
• Interview caregivers, staff members, clinic staff, community leaders, and stakeholders with necessary Hausa to English translations
• Assist the Communications Associate in developing and conducting training and workshops for other unit members.

Stakeholder Relations and Dissemination:

• Support communications with media when needed (including in case of an incident).
• Support operations in increasing caregivers' awareness of the program (e.g., producing radio jingles).

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development, Public Health, Public Policy, or other relevant field required
• At least one year of relevant work experience
• A strong passion for and commitment to the organization’s mission, goals, and accomplishments
• Exceptional written and oral English communication skills, including writing and editing skills
• Basic photography, photo editing, and video editing skills
• Fluency in Hausa/local languages
• Demonstrated strong social media skills (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to comfortably engage with a wide variety of people
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and other staff and freelancers.

What you can expect from this role:

• An opportunity to work with an innovative team that is recognized as one of the most cost-effective charities in the world
• A challenging role where your abilities will lead to material change and personal growth
• An opportunity to work with a highly accountable and passionate team
• A healthy work-life balance
• A position with potential for growth and advancement.