• Application Deadline:
• Position: Communications Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

Job purpose 

• The Communications Assistant will provide support the Communications Officer and the broader Policy, Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team in executing various communication strategies, plans and activities.


• This role involves coordinating the production of communication materials, managing media relations, and ensuring effective documentation and dissemination of project outcomes to diverse stakeholders and audiences.

Accountabilities

Communications & Media:

• Support the Policy, Advocacy, and Communications unit in facilitating communications and media needs for campaigns, key events, and support to Civil Society and Media Networks.


• Work with the Communications Officer to ensure compliance with all branding requirements of donors and the Country Programme.


• Support the development of project case studies, impact surveys, and other research to inform stakeholders about critical WASH service delivery issues.


• Support dissemination events to share policy research reports in water, sanitation, and hygiene.


• Monitor and evaluate communications and media coverage, maintain relationship with media persons liaise with and liaise with.


• Maintain updated folders on the comms shared drive and manage access to documents.


• Regularly update the stakeholder lists to ensure all contact information is current and accurate. 


• Manage WaterAid’s website and social media platforms by ensuing timely postings, monitoring of feedback and documentation of transactions through storage in appropriate formats.

Content Creation and Design:

• Support Communications Officer in the capturing, editing, and posting of content to both internal and external WaterAid social media platforms.


• Create graphic designs using tools like Canva for various communication materials.


• Document quarterly reports and summarize them in the newsletter template on Mailchimp.


• Engage the procurement team for producing communication materials and follow the finance process for raising payments.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• University Degree in Mass Communication, Social Science, Development Studies, or related fields.


• Minimum of 2 years experience in communication and/or media relations.


• Ability to shoot and edit content for social media.


• Proficiency in graphic design using tools like Canva.


• Experience in preparing reports and case studies.


• Knowledge of website/content management systems.


• Basic understanding of development issues, particularly WASH issues.


• Excellent command of the English language, with strong verbal, written, and editorial skills.


• Understanding of media and social media as influencing tools.


• Experience liaising with journalists.


• Knowledge of measuring and analytics tools.


• Excellent organization and time management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable:

• Communications or media-related degree.


• Experience working for an NGO.


• Experience in a communications and/or media role for an international organization.


• Experience influencing decision-makers through media work.


• Interest in international development.


• Experience managing content on an intranet.