Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the corporate affairs commission, in accordance with the Nigerian Law, FRAD work in both humanitarian and development sector to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions.
FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind.
Recruitment Type: Contract
Position: Communication Assistant
Education: Bsc or Diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, photography, graphic design, or a related field.
Experience: 2-3 years working experience in communication role, with a focus on visual storytelling, photography and content creation.
Job Field: Non-Profit
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Application Closing Date: 20th November 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communication Assistant will support the development and execution of communication materials across various platforms and media. Key responsibilities include:
1. Photography and Visual Content Creation
- Capture high-quality images at organizational events, field activities, and other relevant settings to visually tell our stories.
- Edit and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop and other relevant tools to meet high professional standards for print and digital media.
- Maintain an organized archive of photos for easy access and use in future projects and publications.
- Coordinate photo shoots for various communication campaigns, ensuring creative direction and consistent visual branding.
2. Graphic Design and Adobe Photoshop
- Design and produce visually appealing graphics, info graph, and visual reports that align with the organization’s branding guidelines using Adobe Photoshop and other graphic design software.
- Assist in the development of brochures, posters, banners, and other promotional materials.
- Work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure all visual content is consistent in style, tone, and quality.
3. Content Development and Management
- Assist in the creation of engaging written and visual content for the organization’s website, social media platforms, newsletters, and print materials.
- Research and write compelling stories, articles, blog posts, and case studies that highlight the organization’s impact and activities.
- Ensure content is well-structured, grammatically correct, and tailored to the target audience to maximize engagement.
- Manage and update the organization’s website and social media platforms, ensuring content is current, relevant, and impactful.
4. Communication for Impact
- Support the development and implementation of communication campaigns that highlight the organization’s work and success stories in a way that resonates with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, and donors.
- Contribute to the creation of powerful narratives that emphasize the organization’s mission, vision, and impact.
- Develop case studies and human-interest stories from the field to highlight the direct effects of the organization’s projects.
- Collaborate with program teams to document key outcomes and milestones, and ensure these are communicated effectively to relevant audiences.
5. Event Coverage and Documentation
- Provide communication support for events, conferences, and workshops, including live photography, real-time social media updates, and post-event coverage.
- Prepare event reports, photo galleries, and other relevant documentation for both internal and external use.
Technical Skills:
- Photography: Proven experience in capturing high-quality images, preferably with a focus on social impact, humanitarian, or development sectors.
- Adobe Photoshop: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for image editing, graphic design, and visual enhancements.
- Graphic Design: Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and other design tools is an added advantage.
- Content Development: Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce engaging, high-quality content for multiple audiences.
- Content Management: Experience managing content for websites and social media platforms, including familiarity with CMS (e.g., WordPress) and social media management tools.
Requirements
- Qualifications / Experience / Skills – Minimum: 2-3 Years’ experience in content management, adobe photoshop, Advocacy.
- Qualifications / Experience / Skills (Preferred): A degree (Bsc or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Photography, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in a communication role, with a focus on visual storytelling, photography, and content creation.
Desirable Skills
Honest, Accountability, ambition, professionalism, creativity and integrity.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their application CV and cover letter in One Document to the following email address: [email protected].
Note
- The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis due to urgency of need of the position Successful candidate will be required to resumed on immediately after successful reference check.
- FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
FRAD has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse
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