Reporting LineThe Communication Specialist will report to the Managing Director of the ATTC Project.Position Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of the communication strategy for the project to
improve its visibility.
Support the manufacturing and distribution companies of Aflasafe to develop and promote the
aflasafe brand.
Support the awareness creation component of the project.
Develop and implement communication plans and campaigns to support ATTC project activities,
and promote results and impact among investors/donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the general
public.
Lead all public events organized by the project such as launches, business meetings, products
presentations, networking events.
Capture and write up stories about ATTC work for a range of stakeholders and platforms in
various formats including video, radio, stills, website and print publications.
Generate/contribute written content and provide editing and quality control in the production of
various publications and project documents such as progress reports, newsletters, annual
highlights, R4D Review, among others
Plan, edit and design a variety of print products/ publications using desktop publishing tools.
Regularly monitor and report on website analytics to inform digital strategies online.
Redesign the Aflasafe website, enrich content, provide editorial support and offer guidance to a
widening pool of website contributors.
Create and manage the project’s social media channels, uploading information and materials;
monitoring comments and giving feedback.
Mentor and train program staff in a variety of communications and digital media skills (e.g. social
media, writing blogs, editorial style and guidelines, brand).
Educational Qualifications
The candidate should have a Master’s degree in in Communications, Journalism, Media Arts.
Core Competencies
5+ years of professional experience in corporate, or developmental communication; direct
experience of working in private sector preferred.
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Relevant experience with website production and maintenance, digital media production and
management, and design.
Relevant experience in the development and promotion of brands.
Experience in designing and organizing high level business and advocacy/policy events.
Good oral and written communication in French is an advantage.
Duty station:
Abuja, Nigeria.General information:
The contract will be for a period of three years based on performance andavailability of funding. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S.Dollars.
Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’ background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae,names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her presentor former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.Please complete our online application form here: http://www.iita.org/careers
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