Communications and Knowledge Management Consultant, Inclusive Food Systems Project (IFSP) at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

Employment Nigeria 26-Sep-2024 ₦Not Available ABUJA , Multinational

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications and Knowledge Management Consultant, Inclusive Food Systems Project (IFSP)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

The IFSP Communications Consultant will support the Food and Agriculture unit in line with ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) and IFSP Communication Strategy; plan and carry out public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas.
S/he will liaise with the Communications Coordinator in providing support for the different activities of the project on publications, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.
The Communication Consultant is also responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting and executing the project and the organisation’s communications strategy, support in managing organisation’s prioritised social media channels.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

First degree in communications, socials sciences or arts/humanities is essential.
Membership of NUJ, APCON and other relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience:

At least 3 years work experience 2 of which should be in communication and M&E field in the development sector is essential
Website development and digital communications experience is essential
Capacity building experience, including training and facilitating is essential
Knowledge of the Agricultural sector is desirable.
Experience working with the media is desirable.

Skill/Abilities:

Online i.e. website management and digital communications
Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development.
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
Good computer skills, especially in the use of publishing tools
Multi-tasking skills
Public Speaking skills
Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.

Deadline: 26th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in a single MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

Note

Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
We respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

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Communications and Knowledge Management Consultant, Inclusive Food Systems Project (IFSP) at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

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