Position Summary:The Communications Officer will be responsible for leading, directing, and managing the public affairs and information operations of the NEI+ project.
Reporting & Supervision:
This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting directly to the Chief of Party.
Primary Responsibilities:
Creates and implements comprehensive communications outreach programs for the dissemination of information on project activities
Creates and implements a comprehensive public relations program to release positive publicity about the program through various media
Responds to all press inquiries, in accordance with Creative’s corporate media policy
Advises and counsels program on public relations techniques impacting program activities including potential problems and opportunities in the various communities served
Promotes communication to the USAID Mission about the project for dissemination on Mission web pages or to other USAID Missions and to HQ for publication in quarterly newsletters and web
Writes and supervises the writing and disseminating of news releases, daily reports, USAID quarterly reports, and project documents
Supervises and arranges taking, processing and disseminating photographs; prepares and disseminates radio and television material; produces posters, signs, displays, media campaigns, etc.
Implements the USAID Branding and Marking Plan as contracted
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Communications, or related field
5+ years’ experience in communications, preferably for a USAID-funded project.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
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Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.To apply, please send a short cover letter and CV to recruiting@crea-neiplus.com.Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the Subject of the email.
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