• Application Deadline: Mon, 6 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Communications and Design Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Job Overview

• We are looking to hire a dedicated Communications and Design Specialist to join our team.


• The Communications and Design Specialist will support our internal and external communications strategy, write, and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public and coordinate promotional events.


• To succeed as a Communications and Design Specialist, you should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• A Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience in a similar role is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-wide communication strategies and program materials that promote the organization’s initiatives and programs.


• Copy-editing reports, proposals, and more to ensure content quality.


• Organize all units to implement and operationalize a central database of holistic documentation for institutional memory.


• Design graphics and layouts for relevant documents as required.


• Ensure all visible materials, presentations, training, and reports of project activities comply with the donor’s brand guidelines and communications plans.


• Manage social media communications and the organization’s branding.


• Support the communications team in creating promotional and communications materials.


• Deliver written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.


• Educate staff members on communication processes.


• Create and launch targeted marketing campaigns.


• Develop quarterly newsletters for the organization.


• Optimize company website content for internet search engines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.


• 4+ years prior experience in a communications role specifically in the Development sector.


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience in strategic communication and organizational learning including developing and producing webinars, podcasts, etc.


• Prior experience copy editing reports, proposals, and other short/long form content.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.


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


• Must have creative and technical 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


• 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.


• Video editing skills are a plus.