Appel à candidature : GAIN recherche un Collaborateur principal en communication basé à Abuja, Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Role

The Senior Associate, Communications will take the lead in developing, planning, and implementing effective communications and advocacy strategies to be implemented for GAIN Nigeria as required.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy, and in close collaboration with the GAIN global communications team though Communications Manager – Country Programmes, the postholder will strive to foster better understanding and support to GAIN’s operational work as well as make sure that GAIN’s information, advice, and guidance effectively reaches key audiences to increase uptake of nutritious and safe diets.

The successful candidate will be a key resource, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and supporting the GAIN Nigeria Team by driving external and internal communications, and supporting learning across projects.

Key Responsibilities include
  • Develop, plan, and implement the execution of GAIN Nigeria communication strategy and the activities organised across online and offline channels in alignment with GAIN’s priorities, corporate communications, and country needs.
  • Work closely with GAIN’s project teams and travel regularly to the field to deliver compelling content and imagery for both local and global audiences, showcasing GAIN’s work in Nigeria and impact in addressing malnutrition.
  • Develop and regularly update a database of communication and advocacy resources that can be utilized by GAIN Nigeria outreach to various audiences.
  • Deliver regular thought leadership content i.e., interviews, podcasts, opinion pieces and related content.
  • Collaborate closely with global communications in ensuring branding guidelines are accurately utilized and reflected in the development of GAIN Nigeria assets.
  • Manage media relations and deliver media briefing kits including press releases or live streaming press conferences and after event transcript files for high level selected milestones.
  • Ensure that the GAIN Nigeria’s digital media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) are well maintained, updated, and aligned to GAIN corporate digital communications.
  • Support and/or deliver communications training for in-country teams for high impact communications delivery.

About you

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in communication, interactive digital media, print and broadcast media. Strong experience in working with the development or private sector in terms of media promotion. Proven ability of developing and managing a communications strategy and coordinating internal and external communications.

The post holder should demonstrate ability to write, produce a wide range of communication content including reports, fact sheets, news, article, features, case study etc. Proven experience working on social media, graphics design, photography, videography, PowerPoint, Microsoft word and excel and interactive digital media.

You should have a passion for creative storytelling and new ideas with examples to showcase. The candidate should have an education background in communications, public relations or journalism or international relations and development or relevant qualification / experience.

Closing date : 6 June 2023