Communication Project Support at Christian Aid

About the role

The role works within the Strategic Communications team but domiciled in the Small Holder Farmers team in Adamawa. The role will be line managed by the Senior Programme Coordinator, Communications, working closely with them to ensure proper and adequate communication of projects activities in-line with CA Communication guidelines. The role holder leads on all media engagement for the country programme in the Northeast and will support all policy and advocacy efforts as regards the Climate Adaptability programme. The support provided by the role will include technical support to partners and staff to strengthen their capacity for strategic communications and SBCC.

About you

• The role holder must be educated to degree level or equivalent in Mass Communication, social science, or its equivalent with good editorial skills, high proficiency in written/spoken English, and ability to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free, and accessible.
• He or she must have significant working experience in a similar position with an INGO, excellent time and project management skills, coupled with a high level of multi-tasking and situational awareness, basic understanding of document and database management, and proficient with all MS applications- Intermediate to advance level.
• The role holder must have substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies, good interpersonal and communication skills, and familiarity in working with faith-based institutions in Nigeria.

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About the role

The role works within the Strategic Communications team but domiciled in the Small Holder Farmers team in Adamawa. The role will be line managed by the Senior Programme Coordinator, Communications, working closely with them to ensure proper and adequate communication of projects activities in-line with CA Communication guidelines. The role holder leads on all media engagement for the country programme in the Northeast and will support all policy and advocacy efforts as regards the Climate Adaptability programme. The support provided by the role will include technical support to partners and staff to strengthen their capacity for strategic communications and SBCC.

About you

• The role holder must be educated to degree level or equivalent in Mass Communication, social science, or its equivalent with good editorial skills, high proficiency in written/spoken English, and ability to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free, and accessible.
• He or she must have significant working experience in a similar position with an INGO, excellent time and project management skills, coupled with a high level of multi-tasking and situational awareness, basic understanding of document and database management, and proficient with all MS applications- Intermediate to advance level.
• The role holder must have substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies, good interpersonal and communication skills, and familiarity in working with faith-based institutions in Nigeria.