ActionAid (AA) Nigeria Digital Communications Officer Jobs
ActionAid (AA) Nigeria Digital Communications Officer Jobs
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.
Job Purpose
The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting the execution of the project’s communications strategy and social media strategy.
The job holder will support the development of contents for project communications for newsletter, publications, and Websites.
Managing projects prioritised social media contents - including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn.
S/he will liaise with the Programme Advisor in providing hands on technical support to young people and Activista in advocacy using digital platforms to reach wider coverage.
Specific Responsibilities
Facilitate and ensure delivery of communications requests from SPA II project within specified timeline
Develop and implement innovative and effective communication and media strategies for the project
Develop the project communication contents for use on publications, newsletter, and press
Provide support for youth engagement with use of technology in holding duty bearers to account
Responsible for quality assurance of documentation and publishing of all SPA II project publications in liaison with AAN Communications unit
Support project partners in media and communications related capacity building and ensuring that this is integrated within their programming
Support content development for AAN policy influencing, website and other social media platform.
Oversee production of digital and multimedia communications content to promote AAN’s brand, particularly the SPA II project.
Liaise and work with the Programme Advisor to identify advocacy and communications issues related to the project
Ensure adequate media coverage for all project activities, events, media advisory, press releases/press statements
Assist project teams in uploading content and
managing training/events calendar.
Support in the development of project success stories and case studies
Education / Qualifications
First Degree in Communications, Social Sciences or Arts / Humanities is essential
Experience:
At least 3 years work experience, 2 of which should be in communication field in the development sector is essential
Website development and digital communications experience is essential
Capacity building experience including training and facilitating is essential
Experience working with the media is desirable
Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same is desirable
Experience in digital campaigning and youth mobilization is desirable
Skill / Abilities:
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.
Strong interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the Application Form below and send as an MS Word attachment to:
Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location eg: "Digital Communications Officer - Abuja" as the subject of the email.
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