Communication Strategist at a Non-governmental Organisation - Hamilton Lloyd & Associates

Hamilton Lloyd & Associates - Our client, a NGO is seeking to employ the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position below for a period of 3 months:

Job Title: Communication Strategist

Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract (3 months)

Job Descriptions

• As Communication Strategist, you will oversee all external communications for the Organization for the next 3 months, ensuring its message is consistent and engaging.
• Prepare Media strategy plan for the Organization
• Prepare detailed media reports, press releases, and marketing materials, Issue press releases, arrange interviews, and compile press kits.
• Externally communicate with the media and other interested parties to announce the new project on COVID-19 and discuss organizational changes in a way that attempts to maintain a positive image of the Organization.
• Initiate and manage relationships with media agencies.
• Developing and managing organization’s visual brand and messaging
• Represent the Organization to stakeholders, interested parties, and the public.
• Serve as the company spokesperson to the media and the general public.
• Plan and implement coordinated campaigns that achieve results on time and within budget
• Write fundraising-related content to inspire donations and communicate the impact of support given; Help to develop online, direct mail and direct engagement fundraising campaigns that engage individual and corporate donors
• Work content that helps build brand recognition
• Manage all online content, including organization’s website, social media and third-party website listings
• Oversee all aspect of communication for the Organization as it concerns prints, TV, Radio, social media and public Relation.
• Develop, provide and formalize strategic internal communications counsel and train staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with clients and partners to develop successful communication strategies.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to expand the Organization’s brand
• Initiate and manage relationships with media agencies.
• Produce reports summarizing performance and impact for external and internal audiences

Skills / Qualifications

• Essential Experience in communications, including developing and/or implementing a wide-ranging communications strategy.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills, particularly conveying legal or technical information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to produce inspiring and engaging content.
• Experience of design software, such as InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator, as well as printing and production processes would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written). An additional language would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across cultures.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work with autonomy, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with advocacy and other colleagues to ensure consistent messaging.
• Desirable relevant qualification in Communications or another relevant field.

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their professional CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with the "Job title" as subject of the email.