• Application Deadline: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Communication Volunteer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Abuja , Borno


• Job Field Internships / Volunteering  , Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

About the Role

• The Programme Communications volunteer will provide hands-on support to deliver on the communications strategy for specific projects and country-level communications.

Task Description

• Produce programme communication materials such as reports, infosheets, awareness raising materials, project updates e.t.c.


• Provide relevant strategic and development communication/SBCC support to assigned projects in order to contribute to achieving programme objectives


• Promote the visibility of assigned projects, and Christian Aid as a whole through the identification, collation and dissemination (through appropriate channels) of successes, project activities, learning, best practices to internal and external audiences


• Draft articles and other written materials for use on all internal and external digital platforms, including traditional media platforms.


• Maintain a schedule for the dissemination of content across various channels


• Collate and disseminate monthly workstream update to promote information flow within the Christian Aid Nigeria team.


• Provide relevant communications support during workshops, trainings and events.


• Provide logistics and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Communications team and the implementation of the Country Programme’s Communications strategy.


• Facilitate media engagements for projects and at Country level as required.


• Conduct periodic media mapping to identify relevant media organisations and develop plan for maintaining and building relationships.


• Organize and maintain a database of communications materials and stakeholders.

About the Individual

• The successful individual must have a keen interest in development communication, therefore being able to support projects across all Christian Aid’s programme areas.


• The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills


• An eye for design and graphics


• Basic photography skills


• Attention to details and ability to organise work in an efficient manner


• Willingness to explore and learn new ways of working, given the fluid nature of the job.


• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Good storytelling skills


• Knowledge of development communication to promote participation and engagement of target audiences


• Ability to use movie and animation making software is an added advantage


• Knowledge of international development is an added advantage.


• Knowledge or experience working with media is desired.

Other Information / Benefits

• Volunteers will be required to work five days a week during Christian Aid’s official work hours and paid a stipend at a daily rate.


• Where applicable, volunteers will be prioritised to accompany staff on trips to the field to deepen knowledge of programmes.


• Volunteers will be prioritised to attend relevant trainings, meetings and workshops for the opportunity to build their capacity.