BOAID Humanitarian Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization working to address critical issues facing the most vulnerable and communities impoverished in Northeast Nigeria. We work with professionals, dedicated staff and volunteers to provide and improve the quality of Camp management and camp coordination (CCCM), General protection, Education, WASH, HEALTH and care for needy children while supporting the development of sustainable solutions for community growth. BOAID runs a range of projects which rely on the skills, commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers from around the Northern Nigeria. Our grassroots effort is dedicated towards assisting communities in their quest to achieve a healthy self-sustained life.

Job Title: Information and Communication Officer

Location: Maiduguri, BORNO STATE

Contract Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Vacancy: Internal/External

Job Summary

This position will have a critical responsibility for supporting the delivery of strategic and high-quality communications programming. It will promote and strengthen BOAID’s profile through the media and other opportunities. The role will improve overall country programme communication quality by shaping copy into concise, engaging and highly effective material for a range of audiences. The role will be an authority on our brand and communications in general.

Responsibilities:

Communications & Media

• Engage with regular and social media to actively promote BOAID’s image and visibility.
• Edit and produce BOAID’s content in a variety of formats including print and digital.
• Provide on-demand support to colleagues with layout of simple documents and publications as may be required.
• Source articles and coordinate the edit and layout of the country programme’s regular newsletter publication, collating and reviewing content from staff and partners and from all our work for sharing with wider audiences.
• Provide editorial service to other BOAID’s departments, overseeing copy editing, design and print.
• Develop and facilitate content to contribute to build communications skills and capacity in other teams across the country programme.
• Directly responsible for maintaining BOAID’s case study and photo library; work with information technology colleagues to evolve improved approaches for managing photo and digital communications materials.
• Act as in –house brand specialist ensuring all BOAID’s branding requirements are complied with by all staff.
• Work with colleagues throughout the organisation to plan, write, and support media work around BOAID’s advocacy work, campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and key organisational moments.

• Write copy as required for print and web outlets, in-house use or use by third parties on behalf of BOAID’s
• Work with individuals and departments throughout the organisation to design and deliver internal communication campaigns to engage staff in external initiatives and key organisational moments by coming up with creative concepts and developing strategies, identifying relevant tools and channels, executing the campaign, and promoting it.
• Monitor and evaluate communications and media coverage and make recommendations on future activity.

Social Media

• Maintain and update accounts across all major social media platforms day-to-day (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+), to enhance awareness and develop deeper engagement with existing and potential supporters.
• Flag any inaccurate or potentially damaging comments on social media for the attention of the Head of Advocacy, Policy and Communications and contribute to measures to counter impact of such inaccurate or potentially damaging content.
• Innovate ideas and approaches for delivering social media and digital content for promoting BOAID’s programmes, influencing & campaigns and fundraising focus.
• Undertake editorial/media production activities as directed by the Head of Advocacy, Policy and Communications.
• Manage BOAID’s websites and other online platforms. Ensure the website is easily accessible and contains up-to-date and relevant information about its contributions and services to the sector and communities.

Requirements:

• Degree in relevant discipline, preferably a master’s degree or higher in communications.
• Three to four years of experience working in a communications and media role, including the production of a variety of content and materials, for different media
• Experience with developing and implementing communication strategies at project and organisational levels.
• Excellent command of the English language, verbal, written communication, and editorial skills; with the ability to write tailored, effective content for specific audiences.
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail, in order to produce high-quality communications.
• Understanding of how media & social media can be used as an influencing tool –whether to encourage fundraising and engagement or influence decision-makers.
• Experience in liaising with journalists.
• Knowledge and experience in using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, or other design software used to produce and layout publications and other communication materials would be useful.
• Proven ability to think creatively and so generate a wide range of communications materials & media coverage.
• Knowledge of a range of measuring and analytics tools, and the ability to apply metrics to media & social media activity.
• Ability to forge effective collaborative working relationships within the team and with colleagues from across the organisation.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills. Able to prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
• Computer literate, good IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
• Ability to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
• Show Initiative and be creative — willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Commitment to BOAID’s values and a working style that reflects these.

Desirable

• A communications or media-related degree.
• Previous experience of working for an NGO.
• Experience working in a communications and/or media role for an international organisation.
• Experience in helping to influence decision-makers through media work.
• Experience in managing content on an intranet   

NOTE:

• All staff have an obligation to ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct, and related policies. They must conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.
• All staff must ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk)
• BOAID is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• BOAID has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse

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Closing Date: 22th October 2024