Jobs at ActionAid Nigeria

Job Purpose

• The Communications Coordinator reports to the Director, People and Culture and leads the Communications Hub.
• The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering powerful and creative communications strategies and products, including planning and managing public affairs/relations and publicity to influence and inform AAN’s stakeholders, staff, partners, and donors.
• S/he will liaise with and provide support to the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, digital communications, publicity, and press relations to drive the visibility, advocacy, and campaigns of AAN.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate and serve as the central communications focal point for national media activities.
• Develop and implement innovative and effective communications and media strategies for ActionAid Nigeria, including fundraising and marketing initiatives.
• Manage the documentation and publication of all AAN manuals and materials, including audiovisual products, and maintain an updated repository for institutional memory and posterity.
• Strengthen the capacity of AAN staff and partners in understanding, documenting, and communicating progress across AAN’s thematic areas.
• Support the development and strengthening of partnerships among stakeholders, government institutions, and NGOs to enhance collaboration and coordination on strategic national and global priorities.
• Coordinate the annual review of AAN’s communications work, including the production of annual reports in print and multimedia formats.
• Oversee content development for AAN’s policy influencing work, website, and social media platforms.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with media, donors, supporters, and influencers to enhance AAN’s visibility and public profile.
• Oversee the production of digital and multimedia communications content in line with ActionAid Global brand guidelines and donor marking plans.
• Coordinate Advocacy and Campaign Communications for initiatives, movements and groups that AAN leads or participates in, ensuring strategic messaging alignment, rapid-response visibility, and timely, high-quality content delivery to advance advocacy objectives.
• Track, monitor, and report on AAN communications metrics, using insights to inform learning and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate high quality research, gather facts and statistics, collecting and collating complex information and turning it into accurate and engaging copy for campaigns and policy influencing
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.

Persons Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Communications, Socials science or Arts / Humanities is essential.
• Master`s Degree in relevant field is desirable.
• Membership of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) is desirable.
• Membership of NUJ and other relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 7 years work experience 4 of which should have been spent in similar role in the development sector is essential.
• Experience managing communication, advocacy and campaigns projects; working with the media is essential.
• Excellent research, writing and copy-editing skills with ability to flag potential risks and safeguarding concerns within first-hand testimony is essential.
• Creative storyteller, able to bring new ideas and think outside the box is essential.
• Experience of working with freelance journalists, story gatherers, photographers and videographers in challenging contexts and/or on sensitive topics is essential.
• Experience of gathering, commissioning or post-producing high quality multi-media content internationally is essential.
• Website development/management and digital communications is essential.
• Capacity building experience including training, facilitating, coaching, and mentoring is essential.
• Experience as a media focal person for an organisation/department is essential.
• Practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence applications in communications, including ethical considerations in content creation and storytelling for development is essential.
• Knowledge of desk publishing and photo-editing software (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) is desirable
• Knowledge of emerging trends in digital communication building and contents is desirable.

Skill Abilities:

• Online i.e. website management and digital communications
• Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development.
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines
• Multi-tasking skills
• Public speaking skills
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Entire AAN Staff, Relevant AAI Staff
• External: The Media, Relevant Government Agencies, Donor Community, Influencers, Partners, Vendors, Communities, INGO Community and other stakeholders.

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Job Purpose: 

• The Logistics Advisor who reports to the Director, People and Culture will be responsible for coordinating the Logistics units, travel arrangements, manage and maintain office premises and organizational assets both at the Headquarters and the Lagos office.

Specific Responsibilities:

Travel Management

• Ensure effective coordination of travel arrangement for AAN staff, partners  and visitors coming to Nigeria including visas and ticket purchases
• Ensure welcome pack and other documents relating to travels and logistics are shared
• Facilitate vehicle purchase for AAN as well as coordinate vehicle registration, insurance, maintenance and other issues relating to vehicles.
• Coordinate the management of AAN fleet and ensure vehicle allocation are systematized

Administration

• Contribute to the development, implementation and interpretation of vehicle and security policies
• Lead on the development and maintenance of fixed asset register and disposal
• Ensure maintenance of AAN facilities and support procurement process for organisational assets at HQ and Lagos office.
• Work with Partner organizations to ensure effective maintenance of all AAN assets
• Ensure proper documentation of vehicle licenses of AAN drivers, consultants and approved drivers of AAN vehicles
• Coordinate the processing of work visa/permit for AAN and concerned AA staff and international visitors

Security

• Support the Director, P&C in managing the safety and security issues for staff and ensure that security procedures are implemented and complied with
• Ensure safety and security equipment are in place for staff both at the HQ and all office locations
• Support Director, P&C to facilitate and motivate staff to understand and comply with Safety & Security Policy and procedures.
• Participate in security forums, UN security meetings etc. to stay updated on security situation and share this information with Security task force group.
• Manage office guards, compound and site security, travel security arrangements, and other operational security matters with the support of other Security task force group members.
• Report all safety & security incidents on the Incident Reporting System to the D, HROE.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:          Entire AAN Staff.

External:         Service providers, Partners and other stakeholders.

Education/Qualifications:

• First degree in social sciences or arts/humanities is essential.
• Membership of relevant Logistics professional bodies/ travel agencies is desirable. 

Experience:

• At least five years work experience in Logistics or related function is essential.
• Experience managing vehicle fleet, including scheduling and maintenance is essential.
• Experience supporting development and implementation of security policies and operations is essential.
• Experience managing asset register is essential.
• Experience in working with international development of NGO agencies is desirable. 

Skill Abilities:

• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Highly numerate
• IT literate and have excellent knowledge of Excel & word (MS Office in general).