• Application Deadline:
• Position: Communication Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Responsibilities for Communications Officer

• Develop, write, and edit marketing and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content


• Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social channels


• Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns


• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos


• Work with communications team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns


• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications


• Develop escalation protocols for managing communication crises, should they arise


• Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts within them.


• Manage the company’s or organization’s social media communications.


• Regularly meet with and conduct interviews with media personnel.


• Create and produce internal newsletters for the organization.


• Act as a spokesperson for the organization.


• Write, edit and distribute various types of content, including material for a website, press releases, marketing material and other types of content that take the message to the public.

Qualifications for Communications Officer

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a communications or marketing role


• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc


• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content


• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team


• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously


• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset


• Understanding of communications, public relations, and marketing best practices


• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts


• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction


• Experience working with NGOs, and international organizations, is preferred.


• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.


• Must pass background checks which are rigorous (it includes providing 3Guarantors and 3Referees), and invasive. Therefore, candidates who are not able to meet up with the background check requirement should not bother applying.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong Communication Skill


• Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment.


• Excellence, Diversity, and Respect.


• Ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically.


• Able to take initiative in mobilizing and facilitating activities.


• Multi-tasking and coordination skills (Planning & Organizing).


• Strong inter-personal skills.