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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