Communications Specialist at Impact HER Africa

ImpactHER is an impact driven nonprofit organization that seeks to empower African female entrepreneurs by bridging the gender business financing gap so as to help African female entrepreneurs realize their full economic potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job

• We are seeking a talented Communications Specialist to join our team and support our efforts in promoting women's entrepreneurship across Africa.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about gender equality, economic empowerment, and leveraging communications to drive positive change.
• This role involves a combination of project management, content creation, social media management, and proposal writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with media outlets and journalists to amplify our message and increase visibility.
• Develop engaging content for various platforms including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Coordinate communication initiatives and campaigns to raise awareness.
• Assist in the development of grant proposals, funding applications, and project reports to secure financial support for our programs.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and coherence in messaging and branding.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in communications, public relations, or a similar role.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and proposals.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the African business landscape and experience working with NGOs or development organizations is preferred.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a portfolio showcasing their relevant work to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: If you are passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs and have the skills to drive impactful communication initiatives, we would love to hear from you