Public Affairs Officer at British High Commission (BHC)
Employment Nigeria
28-Oct-2017
LAGOS ,
Public Relations
POSITION : Press and Public Affairs Officer
Description
- The main objectives are to deliver and implement a range of communications tasks to support and project the objectives of HMG in Nigeria. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, designing text and audio-visual material for use on the BHC media channels, and working with a broad range of media stakeholders to deliver HMG messages.
- This is an exciting role in a part of Africa that has received renewed UK and Ministerial attention since the election in 2015 of President Buhari.
- The role is based in Lagos, contributing to the larger communications team based in Abuja.
- Reporting to the Head of Communications in Abuja, the successful candidate will work within the Communications Team as the Lagos based Press and Public Affairs Officer.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
- Work with Lagos based HMG departments, including British Council, DFID, DIT UKVI to establish and implement appropriate campaign plans ensuring cross HMG communication is coordinated both within Lagos and across the network
- Monitor digital, print and broadcast media for issues of interest to the UK mission in Nigeria
- Effectively manage media relationships acting as the first point of contact for interviews and media requests including drafting news releases and press lines
- Provide media support to the Deputy British High Commissioner and British High Commissioner on visits to Lagos and the South West.
- Create graphics to communicate messages that inspire, inform and engage audiences on the BHC digital channels.
- Photograph and record BDHC and other HMG departments’ activities as required
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years experience work experience in a media, advertising, marketing or public relations role
- Thorough knowledge of social media, including the ability design strategy and analyse usage in order to shape BHC engagement and to focus campaigns
- Appropriate work experience in a media, marketing, advertising or public relations role
- Excellent analytical, writing, communication and presentation skills
- Familiarity with messaging for digital diplomacy
- Strong collaborative skills including professional and confident communication with external stakeholders and team members
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- The ability to work as part of a busy, creative team, as well as willingness to provide support to team members when needs be.
- Familiarity with messaging for digital diplomacy
- Evidence of maintaining effective professional networks of contacts
- Evidence of designing and delivering communications plans
- Resilience, flexibility and ability to deliver quality under pressure and strict timelines
- Project or event management/experience
Required Competencies:
- Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service.
Monthly Salary
N521, 826.
Start Date
1st October, 2017.
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