Job Purpose
To be support HC3 Nigeria and partners develop multimedia strategies to document and report on HC3’s innovative SBCC strategies to reduce the impact of malaria.
Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive and innovative project documentation strategy
Develop a variety of multimedia communications products to document project success
Write and edit programmatic and technical reports
Write and edit content for the media including a variety of technical stories, ljumaninterea1 stories, press releases, etc.
Create, publish and manage content on web and social media platforms.
Respond to information queries from media and the general public. Work with the media to heighten the profile of malaria in Nigeria
Stay current with the Nigerian and international malaria community
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party,
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelors degree in Arts/ Media Relations or Communications preferred;
5 years developing public relations, media strategies and/or developing content for web and social media platforms
Exceptional ability to write and edit program reports and promotional materials with accuracy, clarity and a style that is compelling to differing audiences and appropriate for all forms of media.
Excellent creative and storytelling instincts, in a way that sparks interests and promotes involvement.
Experience working in development, particularly health highly beneficial
Good skills in multimedia platforms, such as audio, video recording, design/layout equipment (e.g., Adobe lnDesign, Premier Pro and Photoshop software).
Good interpersonal and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision and must be a self starter
Top Skills:
Writing and structuring information (technical communication writing), especially about malaria/ health programs;
Exceptional command of English language and the ability to communicate with a variety of mediums effectively.
Knowledge and Experience:
Extensive first hand experience and in depth understanding of the culture and working of media and public relations in Nigeria.
Competencies The following competencies (‘behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies:
Creative Thinking – able to transform creative ideas into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come tip with creative solutions.
Planning and organisation – able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines and resources.
Communication- able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools arid techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Influencing and persuading- able to present sound and well reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
Managing relationships and team working- able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
Resilience – manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the bee of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Flexibility – adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter only to:Note
Apply via :
hc3stahealthprovider@gmail.com
