Communications Associate at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Associate

Job Code: HSS001
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, review and publication of success stories, documentaries, bulletins, fliers, posters, leaflets, and other health informational material on all media (print and electronic), working closely with other members of the technical and programmatic teams across different projects.
• Support the timely development and implementation of Social, behavior and Health communication strategies and promotion of positive behavioral change.
• Ensure the formulation of locally appropriate IEC/BCC strategies using a mix of effective communication channels, based on national standards.
• Support senior leadership with talking points and other materials for high-level meetings with policymakers, partners, and funders as needed
• Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns.
• Develop and archive communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources
• Provide support for the collation and review of monthly program reports across all thematic areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development, Public Health, Public Policy or other relevant field required. A health-related degree will be added advantage.
• 2 - 3 years post NYSC experience in implementing and managing public relations, branding/marketing communication or advocacy projects or campaigns in developing countries.
• Previous Ngo or INGO experience will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art public relations, marketing, social and behavior change communication models and strategies and their practical application.
• Excellent command of English and preferably have experience in drafting documents such as proposals, reports, project plans and memos (additional language skills are an asset)
• Demonstrated ability to work, communicate, and build rapport with a variety of audience.
• High level computer skills.
• Competence in use of Microsoft Office suite and remote conferencing software.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their current CV and Suitability Statement (not more than 200 words indicating position and location) in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected] using the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME (e.g "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU") as the subject of the email.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Grant duration- Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.