Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization Recruitment for Communications Assistant

Company Description:

We an indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization with head office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in search of highly skilled, dynamic, committed, bright individuals with good work ethics and high level of integrity to work with our highly experienced team. If your energy for our vision of saving lives, along with technical skills match our need to keep delivering a Program that continues to strengthen the health system in Nigeria then apply if the position below suits your skills and abilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Assistant

Job Code: MSS040
Location: Abuja

Specific Objectives

• 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 for the PEARL project across all thematic area.
• Maintain and monitor functionality of CIHP website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) such as daily monitoring, posting and content development.
• The Communications Assistant will support the development and implementation of Social, behavior and Health communication strategies and promotion of positive behavioral change.
• Support the formulation of locally appropriate IEC/BCC strategies using a mix of effective communication channels, based on national standards.
• Support the development, review and publication of success stories, documentaries, bulletins, fliers, posters, leaflets, and other health informational material on all media (print and electronic) Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• 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.
• Degree in Communications/ Behavioral/Social Sciences or related field,1 – 2 years’ post NYSC experience in implementing and managing public relations, branding/marketing communication or advocacy projects or campaigns in developing countries.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the Application Documents below in Microsoft Word format to: projectrecruitment255@gmail.com

Application Documents

• Current CV
• Suitability statement not more than 200 words indicating position and location.

Note

• The subject of the email should be the "Job Code, Location And Applicant Full Name"; e.g. COM 01, Abuja, ESTHER ISA
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.