Junior and Mid-Level Communications/Marketing/Public Relation Professionals at DAI

In this light, the project is looking at the possibility of engaging a junior expert to coordinate the communication and visibility activities within Component 1 and the wider programme. 
Expected activities include (subject to change):

• Contributing to newsletters
• Producing brief reports on activities
• Overseeing and guiding the work of dedicated Media company already engaged to produce relevant outputs for EU SDGN II
• Coordinate coverage of project activities
• Make creative inputs for conceptualisation and design of relevant materials
• Maintain a repository of communication and visibility outputs

Expertise Required

We are looking for resourceful, dynamic, and proactive individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and the following desired qualifications:

• University Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience relevant to the assignment
• Proven experience working with Civil Society and government partners in Nigeria.
• Prior experience supporting donor-funded governance projects is an asset
• Prior experience with the implementation of EU funded projects and/or proven experience with the EU communications and visibility requirements is an asset

The Communication Specialist must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Effective project management, administrative, organisation and time management skills
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of software.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Superior attitude - flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of non-routine tasks.