Smile for All Children Initiative (fondly called SMILE’s) is a registered non-profit, non-political and National non-governmental women and youth led organization, established in June 2022 by a group of vibrant young men/women with enormous wealth of experience in humanitarian and developmental works, with the mandate of promoting healthy, education and socio-economic wellbeing of children and their vulnerable caregivers. SMILE’s areas of operation are: Benue, Borno, and Yobe State, currently in a bid to extend to Northwest Nigeria. Currently SMILE’s is involved in issues related to woman empowerment, rural water sanitation and hygiene programs, Child Protection, Education in Emergency, climate mitigation, WASH activities and others.
Smile envisions a “society where every child has a decent place to live”, this we intend to achieve by providing and ensuring adequate protection and better care for children and vulnerable caregivers, through a coherent and sustainable engagements with relevant stakeholders such as Government Agencies, Humanitarian Agencies, individuals etc. to foster care between caregivers and their wards and ensure families maintain bond.
SMILE’s believes that children tend to do better when they are in the care of a protective and caring family. They are able to maximize their potentials and are better groomed into a more responsible citizen when raise in a protective and capable families. This largely translate into creating a responsible and capable future generation.
SMILE’s therefore ensures to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure families maintain bonds and those separated by insurgency are traced and reunified, vulnerable families are empowered to better care and provide for their children, and liaise with relevant agencies to curb negligence and abandonment on the part of parents.
We are looking for suitable individuals to fill the following vacancy:
- Job Title: Communication Assistant (Volunteer)
- Job opening: 1
- Job Type: not specified
- Qualification: BA/BSc and HND
- Experience: 1 years
- Duration: 1year
- Location: Borno State
- Deadline for Applications: 18th March, 2024 CoB
Role Purpose:
The Communication Assistant is responsible for designing and implementing an effective communications campaign. Media monitoring: Ensure media, social networks and online forums to determine public opinion and image of SMILE’s.
Responsibilities:
In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance in the workplace is an essential function of this position and must comply with policies, procedures and ethical conduct at all times.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the organization’s objectives and initiatives.
- Create engaging content for various communication channels including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
- Manage the organization’s social media presence and engage with followers to increase visibility and brand awareness.
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and stories for communication purposes.
- Cultivate relationships with media outlets and journalists to secure coverage of the organization’s activities and events.
- Monitor media coverage and analyse public perception of the organization.
- Provide communication support for events, campaigns, and fundraising activities.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, and other creative professionals to produce multimedia content.
- Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and make recommendations for improvement.
Skills:
The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Good networking skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of the Associated Press style guide
- A strong employment and volunteering history that reflects leadership, managing high-level operations, teams and community engagement.
- Excellent communication (speaking, writing and presentation) skills including demonstrated professional and effective working relationships
- Outstanding leadership ability, strong problem-solving skills, interpersonal and coordination skills, emotional intelligence, confidence, and executive presence for sound decisions, logical interpretations
- Operates with proficiency in a variety of office equipment including an office computer, a variety of word processing, spreadsheets, analytical, power point CorelDraw, auto card, project management software and applications as well as some graphic and presentation programmes.
- Strong skill set in prioritising, strategizing, meeting deadlines and following up on assignments and roles and responsibilities with minimum supervision.
- Successful candidate will be creative, visionary, proactive, highly dynamic, and versatile, organised, a team builder, at home with computing, and interested in working on new challenges. The role is suited for those who are interested in the Leadership and Management career path, those who are interested in the development media, passionate about Smile for All Children Initiative, sustainability and non-profits.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Proven experience working in communication roles, preferably in the non-profit sector or a similar environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong storytelling ability and creative thinking.
- Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms, including social media management tools.
- Experience in media relations and press outreach.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluency in speaking and understanding English, Kanuri and Hausa.
Reporting:
This position will be reporting directly to Commination officer/Supervisor.
Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications addressing Programme Coordinator, via: [email protected] coping HR/Admin Officer on [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.
Note: Application or Cover letter and Curriculum vitae CV, should be in a single PDF or Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.
This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applications will be evaluated based on qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills in the relevant position.
Additional Information: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
SMILE’s is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, or age. Women are strongly encourage to apply.
