Creative Assistant - Technologies at the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), formerly known as Centre for Communication Programs Nigeria (CCPN) was registered in 2001 as a Non-Governmental Organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.

Birthed in Nigeria by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (JHCCP), Baltimore, USA, CCPN transitioned its operations under the new name CCSI after an exciting 10 years of growth and operations in Nigeria and other African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Assistant - Technologies

Ref: CA-T
Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Understand the project and programme objectives and how those objectives relate to the target audience and brand positioning and ultimately translate into an innovative and creative event experience
• Keep up with emerging behaviors, technologies, etc. that influence our client’s business
• Contribute to multi-discipline meetings, lending media and technology expertise and contributing to overall discussion
• Manage and update content, functionality, user experience, design and format of the organizations, project and campaign website.
• Create original graphic and editorial designs for projects and campaigns
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Support photography and cinematic productions and activities.

Required Skills, Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field but a strong portfolio is highly recommended
• 2+ years’ experience in an agency environment and/or creative leadership role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to simplify complicated problems
• Strong design background - versed in animation, photo direction, video direction, graphic design and production methods
• Excellent time management skills, demonstrated ability to organize, set and implement priorities
• Comprehensive knowledge of emerging creative technologies
• Experience working with development agencies
• Master of Adobe Creative Suite and Office 365 apps
• Enthusiasm about contemporary culture: media, music, art, activism and culture
• The spirit of optimism, openness and support to your environment every day
• Proactive dedication to getting things done every day
• Advanced knowledge and experience of social media marketing and engagement

Application Closing Date
12noon; 21st October, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and portfolio or reel (i.e. compilation of creative work) to: [email protected] Applications must indicate Position & Reference Code on the Email Subject line.

Note: Applications received after the closing date above will not be considered.