Senior Programme Coordinator, Communications at Christian Aid

About the Role

• The role will manage the strategic and social behaviour change communications efforts of the Nigeria country programme.
• The role holder will lead the development and execution of the strategic communications strategy of the country programme (including large-scale institutional donor-funded projects), ensuring to raise Christian Aid’s profile among key stakeholders in Nigeria, support the policy and advocacy priorities and facilitating sustainable behaviour change to support individual programme objectives.
• The role manages branding, serves as a spokesperson for the organisation where required, provides technical guidance and oversight for the inclusion of behaviour change programming across the three programme areas – Health and Human Development, Democracy and Good Governance and Humanitarian and Sustainable Livelihoods.
• The role holder will also provide technical support for campaigns, awareness-raising, and support to partners.

About You

• You are required to have a Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication, Development Communication, Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• You must have good editorial skills, high proficiency in written/spoken English and the ability to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free and accessible.
• You must have significant working experience in a similar position with an INGO.
• You must have excellent time and project management skills, coupled with a high level of multi-tasking and situational awareness.
• You are required to have a basic understanding of document and database management.
• You must be proficient with all MS applications- Intermediate to advanced level.
• You must have substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies.
• Good interpersonal, communication and team-building skills are essential for this role