Communications Specialist at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Job Overview

This position is for a proposal the organization is working on. The Communications Specialist will support the project’s internal and external communications strategy, write, and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public, and coordinate promotional events.

To succeed as a Communications Specialist, you should be able to think creatively and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develops communication strategies and materials to promote project activities.
• Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, NGO sector, civil society and the media.
• Maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and facilitates knowledge sharing.
• Manages project website, social media platforms, and other communication channels.
• Design graphics and layouts for relevant documents as required.
• Ensure all visible materials, presentations, training, and reports of project activities comply with the donor’s brand guidelines and communications plans.
• Deliver written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.
• Educate the project team on communication processes.
• Lead internal and external communications about the organization and its projects, ensuring availability of project page on Idmibok International’s website and regular updates of project information on the website, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other approved media platforms.
• Innovate ideas and approaches for delivering social media and digital content for promoting Idmibok International’s programmes, influencing & campaigns and fundraising focus.
• Support development of organization and project-wide communication strategies and creative briefs that will guide the development of media messages and materials.
• Work within donor marking and branding agreement for projects to ensure donor visibility and branding guidelines are adhered to where relevant and appropriate to the context.
• Support in the preparation of timely program reports (quarterly, semi-annual and annual) for projects, the organization and donors; ensuring utmost quality in collaboration with M&E and other technical staff
• Develop project case studies and success stories and ensure that these meet the donor and 360HSDC’s child safeguarding policies.
• Explore opportunities to communicate about projects with a wide variety of state and national-level stakeholders, using innovative methods.
• Act as in–house brand specialist ensuring the organization’s branding requirements are complied with by all staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, or a related field.
• At least 5 years prior experience in a communications role specifically in the Development sector.
• Demonstrated working on proposals and bids.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, advocacy and policy development/research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the traditional and new media and its role in raising awareness, engagement and shaping public policy.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
• Must have creative and technical writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset.
• Video editing skills are a plus.