Jobs at Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)

Job Description

• The Multimedia Officer plays a critical role in visually capturing and conveying impactful stories through high-quality video content for the organization.
• This position involves conceptualizing and producing engaging documentaries, video documentation of events, and compelling content that aligns with the organization’s mission.
• The Multimedia Officer will use their technical expertise to develop innovative, media-rich products that elevate communication efforts and enhance the overall impact of the organization’s campaigns.

Responsibilities
Video Content Creation:

• Develop a synopsis and production schedule for sign off by respective technical lead or other assigned designate
• Lead the planning, shooting, editing, and production of high-quality video content that supports the organization’s projects and campaigns.
• Develop creative concepts, scripts and storyboards for videos that effectively convey key messages and project objectives to various audiences.
• Produce dynamic video content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms, ensuring all content is optimized for the relevant platform.

Documentary Production:

• Direct and lead the production of short and long-form documentaries that strategically amplify the organization’s work, showcasing success stories, field activities, and measurable impact.
• Drive collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to conceptualize, research, plan, and execute documentary productions, from pre-production to post-production stages.
• Ensure documentary content is of broadcast quality, engaging, and effectively tells the story of the people and projects being featured.

Video Documentation:

• Provide video coverage for organizational events, field activities, and project implementations.
• Capture high-impact footage that documents significant moments, milestones, and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partners.
• Manage and curate a well-organized digital archive of video footage, ensuring easy retrieval and repurposing for future projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Utilize advanced skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop) to create, edit, enhance, and deliver polished video content.
• Uphold professional production quality standards for all video content, including sound, lighting, and overall visual aesthetics.
• Proactively research and implement new tools, techniques, and trends in multimedia production to keep the organization’s content innovative and engaging.

Collaboration:

• Develop a quarterly workplan or calendar that includes all productions in view by CCSI including all productions that may be outsourced.
• Develop, supervise and monitor the utilization of a dissemination plan. Make recommendations for adjustments where necessary.
• Collaborate strategically with the Creative team, Media team, Program teams, Executive office and other departments to ensure multimedia content seamlessly integrates with project goals and organizational messaging.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and co-develop creative content that maximizes business development opportunities and campaign outcomes.

Equipment Management:

• Manage the setup, maintenance, and operation of video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, microphones, and editing software.
• Maintain an asset inventory and ensure all multimedia equipment is well-maintained on a quarterly and reported cadence and ensure the equipment inventory is up-to-date at all times.
• Evaluate equipment needs and make recommendations for purchases or upgrades as required.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Communications, Film Production, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in video production, documentary filmmaking, or multimedia content creation.
• Previous work experience in the development sector is an added advantage
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing and delivering high-quality video content for social media, websites, and large-scale campaigns.
• A comprehensive professional portfolio showcasing previous video projects, including documentaries, interviews, and event coverage
• Must be a team player, and able to work in multicultural and diverse environment.

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Job Summary

• ICCSI seeks an individual with an excellent track record of successfully leading business development initiatives, gaining and retaining new business and partnerships.
• The BDO/Grant WritIng Specialist will help to push CCSI’s vision forward and canpartner with multiple departments to drive measurable results that benefit our business.
• You should have a positive outlook, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• You should also be able to prioritize your workload, take direction to meet deadlines, and actively seek out other business opportunities that can boost revenue and set CCSI apart. CCSI intends to diversify its funding portfolio and attract funding from other actors in the donor ecosystem.
• You should be able to develop, execute, and oversee a business or resource mobilization strategy that diversifies and prioritizes growth while maintaining a positive professional relationship with stakeholders and clients as may be applicable.
• The successful candidate must be able to think strategically, identify and connect the big picture while setting objectives to develop and improve CCSI’s funding streams and reach new markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and emerging trends relevant to CCSI’s work. Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, contracts, and partnerships with donors, governments, and private sector entities
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential funders, donors, and partners
• Undertake research toidentify new business opportunities, such as new donors, markets, thematic areas, growth areas, trends, strategic partnerships, or new ways of reaching existing markets.Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends
• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive revenue growth and expand CCSI’s project portfolio
• Establish and seek out appropriate contacts in organizations of interest and seek out contacts to arrange meetings.Develop and implement business and marketing plans in coordination with the Executive Director to achieve revenue goals. Develop business proposals for new and existing customers.
• Developing relationships with customers, clients, and partners to generate repeat businessand find new opportunities. Identify the various funding opportunities and set up means to connect. Eg, responding to proposals
• Setting business development or resource mobilization goals and targets for the business and ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic direction
• Developing plans for business growth and revenue.Maintain a knowledge repository of clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects and presentations.
• Researching, planning, writing new proposals and implementing new business or resource mobilization initiatives
• Write reports and make presentations to the Executive Director, senior management, and the BoTs as may be required.
• Support to sustainability initiatives.Lead on developing sustainability and resource mobilization plans on project initiatives.

Qualifications
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree inBusiness Administration, International Development, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.MBA (preferred) or equivalent master’s degree is an advantage
• 7+ years of experiencein business development, fundraising, proposal writing, or donor relations, preferably in the NGO or international development sector
• Experience in strategic planning or marketing with evidence of results
• Technical knowledge of strategic communication with a focus on Social and Behavior Change, or development communication
• Proven track record in securing funding from institutional donors, foundations, and private sector partners.
• Strong knowledge of grant writing, funding mechanisms, and donor requirements.
• Experience in contract negotiation, partnership management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Have in-depth knowledge of BD practices and marketing, with understanding of prospective clients, partners and industry trends in the field of health and social development.
• Work experience in a diverse and multicultural team
• Excellentcomputer skills. Internet and email software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

DesiredSkills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience working in donor-funded programs or international NGOs or aBroad understanding of NGO field and its operations is desirable
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and private sector engagement.
• Experience in impact investment, social enterprises, or innovative financing mechanisms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• interpersonal and networking skills for building and developing relationships with clients and stakeholders
• written and verbal  communication skills - needed for  communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload with requisite  project management and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to boast of the initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch.

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Position Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Media Analyst to monitor, analyse, and interpret traditional and digital media trends that influence the organisation's reputation and strategic communications.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking media coverage, analysing social media conversations, identifying emerging narratives, and providing actionable insights that inform communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
• This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of the media landscape and can transform complex media data into practical recommendations that support organisational decision-making and strategic communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor print, broadcast, online, and social media platforms for relevant conversations, news, and emerging issues.
• Analyse media coverage to identify trends, public sentiment, key influencers, and opportunities for engagement.
• Conduct daily media monitoring and produce timely reports, summaries, and media intelligence briefs.
• Track social media conversations across platforms such as X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Analyse social media performance metrics, audience behaviour, engagement trends, and campaign effectiveness.
• Identify misinformation, disinformation, and reputational risks, providing recommendations for appropriate responses.
• Monitor issues relating to government policies, public affairs, development, and diplomacy that may impact the organisation's work.
• Develop dashboards and visual reports that communicate media insights to management and project teams.
• Support communication campaigns with audience insights and evidence-based recommendations.
• Conduct stakeholder and influencer mapping to identify strategic engagement opportunities.
• Provide regular analysis of media narratives and recommend proactive communication approaches.
• Ensure accurate documentation of monitoring activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in media monitoring, media analysis, communications research, or digital analytics.
• Demonstrated experience analysing traditional media and social media trends.
• Experience using media monitoring and social listening tools such as Brand24, Meltwater, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Hootsuite, Google Alerts, or similar platforms.
• Experience preparing analytical reports and presenting findings to senior management.
• Understanding of Nigeria's media landscape and the broader political, development, and public policy environment.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of media measurement metrics, sentiment analysis, and audience analytics.
• Strong research and report-writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify emerging issues quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience supporting communications for development, public affairs, diplomatic, or international organisations.
• Knowledge of media intelligence, crisis communications, and reputation management.
• Familiarity with AI-powered media monitoring and analytics tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Research and analytical capability
• Sound judgement and problem-solving
• Initiative and adaptability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to translate data into actionable communication insights.

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Description

• The Senior Media and Strategic Communications Officer leads on a client-focused portfolio.
• This role will manage client’s media, advocacy, strategic communications, reputation management, and program and content creation efforts.
• This position holder is the liaison between CCSI and the client and has the responsibility to ensure quality and technical oversight of the portfolio.
• The position holder represents CCSI at meetings with the client and identifies points of synergy across other client-related policy, media, advocacy, and communications efforts.
• The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies and work plans in response to CCSI’s investment with the client.
• S/he will promote the client’s voice and impact by coordinating advocacy efforts, protecting the client’s reputation, and leading the harvesting of compelling articles, features, and success stories of impact.
• This position holder must understand and connect the dots of implementing this portfolio with the clients over aching national communication strategy. This role also liaises with relevant government partners across executive, legislative, national and subnational levels to align with similar investments and maximize impact.
• This portfolio leadership position manages a team that supports the client.

Responsibilities
Strategy Articulation and Media Advocacy:

• Co-create and develop evidence-based communications strategies that address internal and external communications for the client
• Develop and implement media advocacy strategies to influence policy decisions and shape public opinion.
• Build and maintain relationships with media professionals, opinion leaders, and influencers.
• Craft and disseminate press releases, opinion pieces, and other media materials.
• Organize press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze impact.
• Support media events planning and implementation
• Support the implementation of an annual media program that enhances relationship between the client and the media
• Develop a PR plan for the client and its Principal Officers and manage the relationship with media, ED and SMT to implement.
• Coordinate all capacity building efforts and liaise with relevant faculty at CCSI to plan and implement stellar capacity building workshops.

Content Creation and Archiving:

• Research and write engaging articles, features, and blog posts.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar.
• Craft compelling social media content.
• Edit and proofread organizational publications including campaign/project/event reports.
• Collaborate with program teams to develop success stories and case studies.
• Ensure a secure and easily accessible archiving of all media products and materials
• Support the development of stories of impact across client platforms.
• Develop content for LinkedIn, and other digital platforms for clients as may be required
• Manage the scheduling and implementation of the podcast and other media products for clients
• Coordinate the celebration of relevant global and national days across the platforms and in person events as may be requested by the client.

Reputation Management:

• Develop and implement reputation management strategies.
• Monitor and respond to online and offline media inquiries.
• Manage crisis communications and issues management.
• Conduct reputation audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan.

Media Relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with local and international media outlets.
• Keep a current list or database of media across all platforms
• Pitch stories and features to media outlets.
• Secure media coverage for organizational events and activities.
• Develop and maintain a media contact database.
• Support the implementation of all annual media events such as the Annual Media Forum convened by the clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Post Graduate Degree in Journalism or its equivalent is an added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in media relations, journalism, public relations, or communications, with at least 4 years in the NGO/development sector.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian and International media landscape and key journalists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong crisis management and problem-solving skills.
• Requisite media experience in development communication is a MUST with a good understanding of the role of the media in development communication
• Significant experience in writing, documentation success stories and managing media events
• Work experience leading a diverse, multidivergent, multicultural team
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Skills to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient computer skills; internet and email software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding and connections within the Nigerian and international media landscape and key journalists.
• Proactive, confident and a goal-getter
• A good understanding of the client’s mission and communications mandate
• Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Strong research and interviewing skills.
• Excellent writing styles.
• Ability to work within extremely ambitious timelines, able to accommodate unconventional work hours as may be required from time to time
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English and at least one Nigerian language.

Additional Information:

• The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.
• Travel within and outside Nigeria may be required.