Vacancy at Global Peace Foundation

Overview of Responsibilities

• With the Country Director and other Managers develop a communications strategy that aligns with the organization’s Vision, Mission and Values, as well as broaden the reach and deepen the impact of Programmes
• Lead communications for key Initiatives and Events
• Production of digital and non-digital communications material
• Advertising, Branding and Marketing
• Team Development/Management

EDUCATION, NECESSARY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

•     HND/Bachelors Degree in Mass Media/Journalism/Communications Advertising & Marketing, Social Sciences or a related subject
•     Minimum 5 years in a similar role at management level
•     Ability to work independently
•     Outstanding level of written and spoken English
•     Demonstrated ability to use Information Communication Technologies (ICT)
•     Excellent presentation skills
•     Hands on experience of designing and executing Social Media strategies campaigns including community participation campaigns
•     Multitasking
•     Attention to detail
•     Discretion and confidentiality
•     Hands on experience and proven track record in all aspects of Communications work including dealing with the Press, advertising and marketing

Added advantages

•     Multi-lingual Skills: French and  or Hausa and Ibo and Yoruba (Wazobia)
•     Journalism experience
•     Previous experience of working in an NGO or International Organization
•     Experienced and competent Driver with a current Licence

KEY COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS

•     Team player interested and keen to work with a high-level, international team and benefit from professional development and coaching.
•     Outgoing personality and excellent social skills in interactions with stakeholders and the press
•     Attention to detail, and a prompt follow-through.
•     An effective collaborator, mentor and coach with leadership skills
•     An effective communications planner and strategist
•     A good all round Communicator with Journalism skills and the ability to write a newsworthy story
•     Ability to meet established deadlines and manage personal to-do list with effective, efficient action
•     Ability to make effective use of interactive media channels such as the Phone, Website and Social Media, Emails etc.
•     Ability to produce Newsletters, Reports, Position Papers, Videos and campaign material
•     Website editing skills
•     Ability to create fundraising campaigns