• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior and Mid-Level Communications/Marketing/Public Relation Professionals


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

In this light, the project is looking at the possibility of engaging a junior expert to coordinate the communication and visibility activities within Component 1 and the wider programme. 

Expected activities include (subject to change):

• Contributing to newsletters


• Producing brief reports on activities


• Overseeing and guiding the work of dedicated Media company already engaged to produce relevant outputs for EU SDGN II


• Coordinate coverage of project activities


• Make creative inputs for conceptualisation and design of relevant materials


• Maintain a repository of communication and visibility outputs

Expertise Required

We are looking for resourceful, dynamic, and proactive individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and the following desired qualifications:

• University Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field


• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience relevant to the assignment


• Proven experience working with Civil Society and government partners in Nigeria.


• Prior experience supporting donor-funded governance projects is an asset


• Prior experience with the implementation of EU funded projects and/or proven experience with the EU communications and visibility requirements is an asset

The Communication Specialist must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.


• Effective project management, administrative, organisation and time management skills


• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of software.


• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic environment. 


• Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.


• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.


• Superior attitude - flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of non-routine tasks.