Vacancy for Communications Coordinator at ActionAid Nigeria
Employment Nigeria
31-May-2017
ABUJA ,
Administrative
NGO
ActionAid Nigeria an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
POSITION : Communications Coordinator
Description
- Responsible for carrying out ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) Communication Strategy, plan; and public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, Partners and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas.
- Reports to the Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, will be responsible for carrying out ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) Communication Strategy; plan and carry out public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, Partners and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas.
- Liaise with and provide support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and strengthening of partnerships among stakeholders, government departments and NGOs for effective collaboration and co-ordination on strategic national & global concerns.
- Coordinating the annual review of AAN communications work.
- Oversee content development for AAN policy influencing, website and other social media platform.
- To provide a public relation function by building and maintaining contacts with media, donors and supporters including popular media, celebrity and political circles in order to raise AAN’s profile.
- Oversee production of digital and multimedia communications content to promote AAN’s brand.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager.
- Coordinate and act as the central communications point for national media activities in Nigeria
- Develop and implement innovative and effective communication and media strategies for ActionAid Nigeria
- Coordinate other AAN communications strategies for all initiatives including fundraising and marketing projects
- Responsible for the management of documentation and publishing of all AAN manuals and publications.
- Building the capacity of AAN Staff and its partners in understanding, documentation and communication of AAN’s thematic areas.
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: AAN Staff
- External: The Media, Relevant Government Agencies, Donor Community, Partners, INGO Community and other stakeholders
Qualifications:
- First degree in Communications, Socials Sciences or Arts/Humanities - Essential
- Masters degree in a relevant field - Desirable
- Membership of NUJ and other relevant professional bodies - Desirable
Experience:
- Experience as a media focal person for an organisation/department - Desirable
- Experience as a reporter, sub editor or proof reader - Desirable
- Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same - Desirable
- 7 years work experience 4 of which should have been spent in the development sector - Essential
- 3 years experience managing communication and advocacy projects and working with the media. - Essential
- Website development/management and digital communications - Essential
- Capacity building experience including training, facilitating, coaching and mentoring - Essential
Skill Abilities:
- Multi-tasking skills - Essential
- Public Speaking skills - Essential
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills - Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills - Essential
- Online i.e. website management and digital communications - Essential
- Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development. - Essential
- Strong communication and writing skills - Essential
- Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines. - Essential
- Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools - Essential
Personal Qualities:
- Willing to work additional hours at crucial times. - Essential
- A self motivated person able to work without close supervision - Essential
- Effectively promote AAN’s mission, values and objectives - Desirable
- A person of integrity - Essential
- Creative and takes initiative. - Essential
- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment - Essential
How to Apply
Candidates should send their Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae (in one document ) to: vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org
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