Job Openings at Ikore International Development Limited

Position Overview:

• Ikore is seeking a talented and experienced Human Resource Officer to join our team.
• This role is pivotal to our mission, as it involves nurturing our most valuable asset: our people.
• The Human Resource Officer will play a crucial role in shaping our organizational culture, managing talent, and ensuring that our staff is aligned with our vision of driving sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition: Develop and implement effective strategies for talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees.
• Employee Development: Create and manage a professional development plan to help employees reach their full potential. Organize training programs and workshops.
• Performance Management: Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with Ikore’s values and objectives.
• Conflict Resolution: Address employee concerns and conflicts, working to maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Benefits Administration: Administer and manage employee benefit programs, ensuring competitive and attractive compensation packages.
• Employee Engagement: Promote a positive workplace culture, employee engagement, and employee recognition programs.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations in Nigeria.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports for management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field. A master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in HR management, preferably in the international development sector.
• Thorough understanding of Nigerian labour laws and regulations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ethical and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for developing and nurturing talent.

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Position Overview:

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communication Manager to join our team.
• As a Communication Manager at Ikore, you will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s narrative and communicating our innovative solutions to a wide range of stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for designing and implementing communication strategies that increase awareness of Ikore’s mission, engage our partners, and foster support for sustainable development initiatives in the sector.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• The Communications Manager will be responsible for conducting a needs analysis and creating a customized communication plan for the organization.
• With contributions provided by the management team, he/she should be able to develop and implement a communications strategy and undertake ongoing engagement activities thereafter.
• He/she will also offer media advisory services, align strategies, methods, and best practices with Donor requirements as well.
• He/She will report to the Growth and Partnership manager and liaise with other team members; Portfolio leads/Representatives, M&E team, Ops team and all state embedded officers.

Consultancy Services:

• Provide strategic media services tailored to Ikore’s goals and target audience.
• Develop a media strategy that aligns with Ikore’s objectives and ensures effective communication.

Communication Documents:

• Prepare press releases, fact sheets, and other relevant communication materials for each of the projects.
• Create compelling narratives that highlight Ikore’s capacity and impact
• Create and work with teams to distribute a variety of communication products, such as news and stories about developments and outcomes, advocacy materials, briefings, articles, etc., as the need arises
• Work with the team when they have to deliver speeches and write-ups about events for a range of communication channels, including websites, blogs, e-news, the media, and others.

Media Coverage:

• Ensure media coverage for all events and activities related to the project.
• Coordinate with local media outlets to secure coverage and feature articles.
• Arrange interviews and media appearances.

Press Engagement:

• Organise press conferences or media briefings to announce achieved organization’s milestones.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with journalists, reporters, and bloggers to promote accurate and positive coverage.
• Create a roster, and grow contacts with print, audio-visual and social media outlets to enhance coverage and respond to queries from the media and other external parties.

Digital Media Management:

• Oversee and manage all digital media platforms, including social media accounts, websites, and any relevant apps.
• Develop and curate engaging content for these platforms, keeping the audience informed and engaged.

Program Documentaries and Docuseries:

• Conceptualise, plan, and produce high-quality documentaries or docuseries that showcase the organization’s growth.
• Highlight success stories, challenges overcome, and the overall positive impact of all projects executed by the organization, working with the relevant team to capture the stories and lessons learned.

Content Creation:

• Create multimedia content such as videos, photography infographics, and blog posts to supplement media coverage and engage a wider audience.
• Work with graphic designer to create relevant graphic designs, posters, fliers, etc. as needed.
• Tailor content to various platforms and audiences to maximize reach.

Event Coverage:

• Attend events and activities organized by Ikore or as demanded, capturing photos and videos to document the progress and outcomes.
• If need be, use live coverage, such as streaming on social media, to engage remote audiences.

Monitoring and Analysis:

• Monitor media coverage and social media engagement related to Ikore.
• Provide regular reports and analysis of media metrics to measure the effectiveness of the communication strategy.

Crisis Communication:

• Develop a crisis communication plan to address any potential negative incidents or misinformation related to the organization.
• Ensure a rapid response and appropriate messaging in case of emergencies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the project leads to understand their stakeholder’s communication needs and incorporate their perspectives into media materials.

Project Management:

• Work with the Project lead on communications-related engagements, both internal and external.
• Provide relevant stakeholders with the necessary on-brand materials needed.
• Advise project leads on undertaking communications initiatives to disseminate findings and key messages from individual evaluations to designated target audiences, including the media.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of the media strategy and adjust tactics as needed based on feedback and results.

Capacity Building:

• He/She will support the team in enhancing their capacity for communicating results and outcomes. Provide capacity building on how to:
• Identify key target audiences for stakeholder communication.
• Raise internal awareness of communications approaches, progress, and best practices.

Qualification/Competencies

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, modern languages, or a related discipline like journalism, public affairs, public relations, marketing, or in fields like international relations, development studies, or public administration. A master’s degree would be helpful.
• Four to five years of relevant job experience.
• Fluency in all the major languages in Nigeria and English desirable
• Demonstrated expertise in community participation and communications, as well as the capacity to effectively position and promote causes.
• Knowledge of the channels of distribution as well as experience working on the conceptualization, design, packaging, production, and distribution of communication products to a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of the production of many types of communications and marketing, including publications, Internet communication tactics, and campaigns.
• Proven capacity to create and maintain solid relationships with the media
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture strong relations with the media
• Proven writing, editing and language skills, and an ability to convey complex ideas in a concise, clear, direct, and lively style.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, ability to take initiative and be innovative.
• Working knowledge of relevant computer software such as MS Office, WordPress, Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop, electronic mail procedures

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Position Overview:

• Ikore is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Growth and Partnership Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our mission to drive sustainable development and create innovative solutions for the sector.
• We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on building and nurturing partnerships, identifying new growth opportunities, and driving business development initiatives to advance our impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Growth: Develop and execute strategies for sustainable business growth, focusing on business expansion, revenue generation, and increasing the reach of Ikore’s innovative solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with public and private sector partners, donors, and stakeholders to advance Ikore’s mission and create landslide situations for all parties involved.
• Partnership Development: Identify and establish partnerships with key stakeholders in the ecosystem, including government bodies, private sector organizations, non-state actors, and international development agencies.
• Opportunity Identification: Continuously scan the market for new growth opportunities, emerging trends, and areas where Ikore can make a significant impact.
• Proposal Writing: Lead the team’s efforts in responding to CFAs, RFP, EOI, bids etc.
• Project Management: Lead and manage all projects, ensuring successful implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Capacity Building: Contribute to the capacity building of identified stakeholders through training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the impact of partnerships and business development efforts, providing regular reports to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Agriculture, Economics, International Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be a plus.
• Proven experience in business development, partnership management, and project management, preferably in the development sector.
• Strong understanding of the sector ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Results-oriented with a passion for sustainable development and social impact.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of the 3 major languages in Nigeria is a plus but not required.