Creative Content Writer (Communications and Advocacy for Social Impact) at Policy Innovation Centre

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is Africa's first national institutionalized behavioral initiative. We support governments and stakeholders in making behaviorally informed decisions and generating evidence for impactful interventions in key areas: Global Health, Education, Innovative Digital Solutions, Agriculture, Climate and Food Security, Poverty, Livelihoods, and Jobs, Governance, Gender Inclusion

Initiated by the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) in 2017, the PIC was launched in October 2021 after the success of the interim Policy Innovation Unit (PIU). We provide evidence-driven, contextually relevant, and sustainable solutions to development issues through Behavioral Diagnostics, HumanCentered Design, and Sustainable Delivery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Content Writer (Communications and Advocacy for Social Impact)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview

• Whether it is redesigning governance to eradicate hunger or ending poverty through innovative digital solutions, we are excited to engage a creative and results-oriented Creative Content Writer with broad experience and a record of success (Bachelor's and Master's degree holders) who wants to contribute to our vision of delivering better policies and innovative solutions for social impact.
• We value the opportunity to work with future leaders who want to grow personally and professionally and create impact in the social impact sector. During this 6 months program, you will be able to see the direct outputs of your work while navigating through your journey of changing the world.

Your Role

• Do you have an experience that makes our mission meaningful to you personally? As a Management Associate (master's degree holder) or a Management Executive (bachelor's degree holder) at the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging, meaningful work assignments.
• You'll work across different thematic areas in the organization including Global Health, Education, Innovative Digital Solutions, Agriculture, Climate and Food Security, Poverty, Livelihoods, Jobs, Governance, and Gender Inclusion. We operate with a deep commitment to innovation, accountability, and inclusion and value the diverse perspectives and experiences of our team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Craft imaginative interpretations of project briefs, bringing concepts to life through unique storytelling and creative flair.
• Develop compelling narratives and content that resonate with diverse audiences, infusing creativity into every word.
• Curate captivating social media captions that inspire and enhance brand presence, fostering engagement.
• Create concise yet impactful messages that spark conversations and leave a lasting impression.
• Generate innovative concepts for communication tasks, blending creativity with strategic thinking to effectively convey key messages.
• Design compelling visual and narrative strategies that resonate across various platforms, ensuring cohesive brand storytelling.
• Create engaging and informative content for websites, blogs, social media, and digital platforms.
• Conduct thorough research on industry-related topics to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with our technical team to develop content strategies and campaigns aligned with our brand and audience.
• Write engaging video scripts and collaborate with video editing teams.
• Manage email marketing campaigns by creating impactful email copy.
• Support the branding process, website redesign, social media, and multimedia communications.
• Assist with internal communications initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic, engagement metrics, and user behavior to optimize content performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in content creation.

Skills:

• Content Strategy and Communications Planning
• Creative Writing
• Copywriting
• Strategic Thinking
• Editing/Proofreading
• Research and Analytical skills
• Intercultural Communication ·
• Quantitative and IT skills
• Understanding of SEO best practices and Google Analytics
• Strong social media management skills
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS)
• Familiarity with Issues/Crises and reputation management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Available for a full-time internship for 6 months
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Creative Content Writer or similar role
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
• Understanding of SEO principles and keyword research.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to advance organizational mission by designing and executing communication strategies to increase reach and impact.
• Enthusiastic about a career in communications and advocacy for social impact
• Comfortable working under deadline pressure.
• Previous experience in communication with a development organization, NGO, Civil Society or Media agency will be an added advantage
• Association and partnership with a credible marketing communication agency/body/group

Attributes:

• You are excited about working in a multicultural team environment
• You are self-aware
• You have an excellent command of the English language
• You enjoy problem-solving
• You are persistent
• You can think critically
• You have great attention to detail
• You are persistent and bold.
• You are a self-starter and ambitious

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation based on experience
• We offer a broad experience in communication and advocacy
• Opportunity to work with local and international impact organizations
• You may have the chance at the end of the temporary assignment to
  • Join PIC as a full-time employee
  • Explore new opportunities outside of PIC with our full support

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted
• The Company may be unable to notify every applicant of the result of their application. If you have therefore not been contacted within 8 weeks of the closing date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may retain your data and contact you for future openings that match your skills and competencies.
• We are committed to equal opportunities and disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an opportunity. We therefore encourage all applicants to detail their needs on the application form so that reasonable adjustments can be made to the recruitment process.