Life All Round Human Development Initiative (LAROHD Initiative) is a Non-governmental Organization which was founded in 2018 and was formerly known as Life Impact 360 Foundation. It was registered in 2021 with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission and has obtain the mandate to operate in Nigeria. What inspired the creation of the organization was the rising unemployment and the accompanying social and public health crisis caused by the intractable insurgency in Northern Nigeria. We are currently operating in North-east Nigeria to help vulnerable population and distressed people regain their ability to survive and thrive. Since inception, LAROHD Initiative has implemented sustainable projects and interventions in nutrition, WASH, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Livelihood support intervention, and education. Some of our methods of operation include Emergency response, Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Community engagement and sensitization, Food items and Non-Food items distribution, Entrepreneurial training on income generating activities, Community and School based GBV mainstreaming.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication and Media Assistant (Volunteer)
Location: Adamawa State
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: 6 months
Slots: 3 Openings
Main Responsibilities
Assist with the implementation of LAROHDs communication plans and strategies.
Create promotional and communication materials which involve brainstorming ideas and developing newsletters and other publications.
Develop content for LAROHDs social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms as directed) and strategies to increase followership and engagement.
Respond to direct messages/comments on social media and monitor feed for relevant content development.
Collaborate with internal teams and maintain open communication with senior management.
Build positive relationships with stakeholders, media, and the public.
Support programme staff in incorporating and integrating advocacy into all aspects of LAROHDs programme activities, strategy and budgeting.
Create media Content relating to LAROHDs thematic areas
Actively network with peers from other likeminded organizations involved in the response, and lead on the development of joint field-based advocacy towards target audiences.
Draft and deliver necessary reporting documents related to the advocacy, communication & media strategy/strategies, including Advocacy and media Key Messages.
Develop and maintain a media network with international and local journalists and advise on media engagement.
Position Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mass communication
Be proficient in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Have excellent team, project management and representation competencies. Ability to speak local languages in will be an added advantage.
Ability to create media content
Be committed to Action the LAROHD’s mission, values, and policies.
Languages:
Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the Hausa. Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should address and send their CV and cover letter as a single document to the “Human Resource Coordinator, LAROHD Initiative” via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date
16th February, 2023.
N/B. This position is open only to applicants residing in Adamawa State of Nigeria and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
