• Application Deadline: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Communications Expert


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Duties and Responsibilities

General:

• Support the formulation and implementation of project communications and advocacy strategies on Sahel-led projects


• Work with the Branding & Communication Committee to increase the visibility of Sahel Consulting within the relevant networks.


• Compile and analyze communication experiences and shares findings with other Sahel Program Management Team so that best practices benefit the Sahel Consulting's communication work.


• Prepare official briefing materials, talking points, speeches, statements, op-eds, and presentations on any development-related topic as necessary.


• Develop and maintain external and internal communications platforms such as the Sahel Consulting website, official social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), Intranet and on-line collaboration platforms, etc.

ALDDN and Branding & Communications:

• Supports the ALDDN program development, focusing on achievement of the set targets:


• Assist in coordination and communication of implementation strategies among stakeholders, particularly the processor, State government officials, and the Program Lead.


• Support to increased awareness of ALDDN's mandate and goals through the dissemination of information, press release, organization of public events.


• Extract lessons learned to support program improvement, advocate for durable solutions and policies, and facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing; Monitor and analyze the media in the areas related to the mandates of ALDDN as well as other issues relevant to the Dairy Development brand and positioning in Nigeria.


• Identify and assess potential issues, concerns, and risks related to communications and advocacy, and suggests corrective actions to the ALDDN Program Management Team and Field or Program officers.


• Undertake regular liaison with other partners for content development, information exchange, collaborative communication efforts, and innovative communication and advocacy tools, as assigned.


• Provide substantive support to the ALDDN program team on joint publications ensuring high-quality standards and the correct application of the ALDDN branding guidelines and publishing standards.


• Provides substantive support to ensure that communication performance indicators are identified, incorporated, monitored, and reported on throughout the program cycles.


• Provides substantive support in significantly expanding public outreach on the Dairy Development Agenda and the Sahel Consulting's role and impact in Nigeria.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Master's Degree with a minimum of 5 years work experience.