Vacancy for Senior Communications Officer at The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
Employment Nigeria
15-Dec-2017
ABUJA ,
Administrative
NGO
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) an independent, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy and capacity building organisation. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Senior Communications Officer
Responsibilities
- Writer and editor of CDD's Annual reports, and occasional papers/research findings.
- Part of Image-building work and research work.
- Developing and managing CDD's information database
- Conceptual and Copy editor of CDD's publications - books, newsletters, etc.
- Information: working with and coordinating the media on disseminating information about CDD programmes, activities, and events. Regular Press Releases on CDD's work to media and liaising with electronic and the print media on CDD's image-building and profile.
- Coordinating the communication unit of the Centre
- Set up of the CDD project information Centre
- Production: design and printing work/supervision of CDD publications;
- Web-site management
Requirements
- A Master Degree in Mass Communication, English Language, Communication Art, Language Art or any related course.
- 3 years’ experience in books publication
- Experience as an editor in a reputable newspaper house while not compulsory will be an advantage.
- Ability to thrive under pressure with limited support
- Effective and persuasive communication skills
- Excellent inter-personal, presentational and public speaking skills
- Excellent IT Skills
- Ability to organize press conferences at short notice
- 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
- Know what is hot in the Social Media Landscape and know how to keep up-to-date with latest news and trends.
How To Apply
Candidate should forward a one page Application plus a maximum 3 page CV to: recruitment@cddwestafrica.org
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