Communications Officer at IDH Nigeria

IDH seeks to transform markets and enable businesses to create value for people and planet. IDH brings stakeholders together from across global value chains, to innovate and invest in solutions for sustainable and inclusive international trade. In 15 years of operation, IDH has mobilised private sector investment and support for new business models creating better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Lagos

Description

• We are excited to be searching for a proactive and pragmatic Communications Officer with an interest in Value Chain sustainability to join our team in Nigeria, and we hope it’s you!
• Within this role, you will support the development and implementation of communication strategies that will help to enhance IDH’s visibility and engagement with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy Implementation:

• Develop and implement communication plans aligned with the corporate communication strategy.
• Support local teams in achieving their communication objectives.

Content Creation and Dissemination:

• Draft engaging content such as press releases, articles, blog posts, social media posts, and multimedia materials.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, brand identity, and tone across all channels.  
• Coordinate with content producers (editors, designers) to ensure quality outputs.

Event Management:

• Assist in planning and coordination communication-related events, engaging with key stakeholders.
• Draft communication-related content and tools for events such as press conferences, workshops, and webinars.

Requirements
What you bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, International Relations, or other related field. 
• 0-3 years of relevant working experience in a communications role, preferably in a similar organization or sector. 
• Strong interest in sustainability and international development. 
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to create content in multiple languages if required. 
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment. 
• Team player with a creative mindset and visual thinking abilities

Who you are: 

• As a Communication Officer within our Nigerian team, you excel at prioritising corporate communication needs while balancing local and program-specific demands.
• Your ability to tailor communication approaches ensures messages resonate effectively with diverse cultural audiences, fostering understanding and engagement.
• You possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, enabling you to convey ideas clearly and compellingly across various platforms and to multiple stakeholders. Accuracy is important in your work, ensuring that all communications are precise, professional, and aligned.
• Your development-oriented mindset drives you to continually refine and adapt communication strategies to meet the evolving needs of the organisation at IDH.
• You are skilled at coordinating with local teams and service providers, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment across all communication initiatives. Thriving in a dynamic environment, such as IDH.

We Offer You
A full-time role within an impacting, international organisation – and: 

• A full-time (40 hours) 1 year contract initially, with the intention to extend (as this is a permanent position).
• Work-related expenses to be reimbursed by the IDH and to be part of our health (including family), group life and kidnapping insurance policies.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• We encourage applicants to respond before the closing date In the event that the right applicant is found, the application link may be closed earlier.
• Important note: In order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we do not proceed your applications via email/ LinkedIn with attached CVs, and motivational letters. We kindly request that you submit your application link shared as above. This process ensures that we can review your application while safeguarding your personal information in accordance with GDPR regulations.
• For the successful candidate, a certificate of conduct (verklaring omtrent gedrag) is required to submit as a part of IDH onboarding procedure.
• Applications should be in English
• For questions about this position, please contact Conrad Willars our corporate recruiter, at [email protected]