The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The prospective Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to promote the organization’s mission, values, and objectives.
He/she will manage internal and external communications, media relations, social media presence, and content creation; ensuring consistent and effective messaging is passed across all platforms to engage stakeholders and the public.
Key Responsibilities
Write, edit, and produce high-quality content for various platforms including press releases, articles, newsletters, social media posts, and website content.
Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans.
Develop internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged.
Align communication strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies.
Create and engage multimedia content, such as videos and infographics, to support communication campaigns.
Establish and maintain relationships with IHVN’s media contacts.
Draft and distribute press releases and media kits.
Organize and coordinate press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
Create and distribute internal newsletters, memos, and announcements.
Coordinate internal events and meetings to foster a positive organizational culture.
Develop and implement social media strategies to increase online presence and engagement.
Work with the social media (SM) officer to monitor SM channels and respond to comments and inquiries.
Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all communication channels
Engage with stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, and the community
Organize and participate in community outreach activities and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Proven experience in a communication or public relations role.
Proficiency in using social media platforms and content management systems.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of media relations and crisis communication.
Preferred Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with thematic teams.
Skills to organize communication awareness campaigns
Ability to build and maintain relationships with the media, stakeholders, employees, vendors, partners, government institutions, etc
Exceptional networking skills
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work under pressure.
Experience working collaboratively with different departments and teams.
Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in communication materials.
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative communication strategies and content.
Working Conditions:
Full-time position may require occasional evening or weekend work.
Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter and detailed CV as one Microsoft Word document to the "Assistant Director, Human Resources"via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.