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Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the communication unit of the organization.
• Ensures the promotion of the organization’s brand identity.
• Develop and implement an integrated and innovative communications strategy that supports the Centre’s work and goal.
• Work with colleague to manage the Centre’s websites, print publications, social media channels, and other media outlet to promoting the work of the organization.
• Coordinates and works with graphic designer/animation to develop compelling and effective visuals for amplifying the work of the Centre.
• Write press statements on issues the organization is working on and coordinate its dissemination amongst media partners.
• Develop and maintain a database of media partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media experts to advance our work

Person Specification

• Master Degree in Mass Communication, English Language, Communication Art, Language Art or any related course.
• Experience as an editor in a reputable newspaper house while not compulsory will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years cognate experience
• Fluency in both English and French is an advantage,
• Experience in web design and content production is a plus
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Excellent analytical, writing and ‘actioning’ skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure with limited support
• Effective and persuasive communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal, presentational and public speaking skills
• Excellent IT Skills

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Job Description

• Create graphics, animations, videos, and web interfaces for web portals
• Lead the process of storyboarding to communicate the work of the organization.
• Conduct research and create prototypes of e-learning products
• Conceptualizes, designs, and produce graphics demonstrating complex technical constructs and concepts
• Create interactive or animated graphics and videos using a variety of tools.
• Collaborate and communicate with other developers, instructional designers and graphic artists
• Propose creative solutions and designs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with developing user interface designs and other multimedia products.
• Experience with graphic design packages including adobe creative suite, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and 3D Studio
• Basic Knowledge of HTML and Javascript.
• Experience using simulation tools including Captivate and Camtasia.
• Experience with a content management system is a plus
• Understanding of learning theories and pedagogy for both children and adults
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Period: 8 months

Core Responsibilities

• To keep continuously abreast of developments in social and traditional media spaces on issues relating to politics and election ahead of the 2019 general elections;
• To regularly identify fake news, misinformation and disinformation in the country;
• To promptly respond to fake news, disinformation and misinformation by developing and releasing well-researched articles to counter them;
• To use the tools of infographics, short videos, illustrations, etc, to widely disseminate responses and enlighten Nigerians on the effect of the phenomenon;
• To work closely with social media influencers/enthusiast to publicize rebuttals and leverage on their platforms to neutralize the effects of fake news, misinformation and disinformation.

Educational qualification

• First degree in Political Science, Development Studies and other relevant programmes
• Experience:
• Experienced in factchecking principles, techniques and methods.
• Experienced in using social media platforms in professional capacity.

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and high level of attention to details
• Interest in/knowledge of Nigerian politics (but an ability to retain high level of professional impartiality)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent English writing and verbal skills including demonstrated writing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong IT Skills in MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.