We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Job Code: COMS001
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance
Do You Have What it Takes to Join Us?
- We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
- A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities:
- A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on.
Job Summary
- We are in search of young, innovative, creative, self-motivated and dynamic communications professional with excellent and relevant experience and skills in Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC).
- S/he must have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to create concepts and execute designs for both digital and print media for a variety of projects with track record of producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- S/he must possess the ability to take direction and feedback constructively and make necessary revisions in a timely manner.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Communication:
- Lead development of the organization’s communications plans, create relevant messaging and materials, and implement communications strategies in line with the relevant the organization’s branding guidelines.
- Identify, develop and support documentation of best practices of our various projects and initiatives using success and learning stories, briefs, press releases to promote learning and lesson sharing.
- Support in the development of external and internal communication materials related to the organizations’ program activities and edit reports, memos, and other analytical documents.
Graphics Design and Development of Communication and Knowledge Management Products:
- Design and produce high-quality, visually appealing communication products, including but not limited to newsletters, brochures, website content, social media graphics, email campaigns, short videos and reports
Content Database and Publicity Management:
- Support in developing and maintaining high quality and updated content on the organization’s website and social media platforms, to promote internet-based knowledge sharing
- Document key project accomplishments through development, review and editing of high-quality videos, pictures and visuals for communications to internal and external stakeholders
- Compose, edit, design, record, produce publications such as newsletters, leaflets, and brochures
- Support state and central project teams to engage, coordinate and manage media at public health events
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Graphics Design, or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years professional experience working as a graphic designer or in a similar role
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including other relevant design software
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with teams to develop creative concepts
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, experience with motion graphics, video editing, and animation, familiarity with user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles, knowledge of print production processes and requirements
- Experience working in the field of health programs including HIV, Tuberculosis, Maternal and Child Health programs is an advantage
- Specialized training in health communication, graphic design, advertising, marketing, photography, public relations and computer-aided design will be an advantage.
Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location to: [email protected] the subject of the email should be the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME. e.g. Communication Officer – COM01 – Abuja- ADESUWA NWACHUKWU.
Note
- It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- Qualified Locals and residents of this location are encouraged to apply.
- 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.
