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Job Description
We seek a highly experienced, dynamic individual with solid records in development communication to manage its advocacy and communications efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead in the development of Advocacy and Communications strategies in liaison with the Programme and Knowledge Management teams
- Provide communications-specific advice to Senior Management based on routine risk assessments in dynamic contexts.
- Guarantee that all required support related to Advocacy and Communications is provided promptly, at scale, and in line with best practices.
Media and Communications:
- Develop and implement communications strategies & work plans, campaigns, events, and other related initiatives.
- Maintain contact with donors and partners to implement communication activities within the agreed protocols and in line with donor requirements.
- Led the production of high-quality communication materials for different projects, such as success stories, fliers, banners, etc.
- Support in building the capacity of CCDRN Staff and its partners on documentation and communication of CCDRN’s thematic areas.
- Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of the CCDRN are uniformly and consistently followed across projects and locations.
- Liaise with the state offices to ensure that all CCDRN communication materials are appropriately signed off, following specific guidelines before they are published for external use.
- Proactively produce high-quality, well-researched, and well-written products (in various mediums) reflective of the dual mandate portfolio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies.
- Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications, including producing and disseminating monthly newsletters and other publications for internal stakeholders.
- Manage Media, Communications, and Advocacy teams; define expectations. Provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate reports regularly.
- Manage the organization’s social media handles by specific guidelines.
- Host the organization’s website per the specific guidelines and regularly upgrade content.
- Prepare and disseminate press releases, updates, photo features, or human-interest stories -primarily for distribution externally (e.g., to donors, the media, or other agencies)
- Maintain an up-to-date database of journalists and media organizations, respond to media inquiries on deadline, and build dialogue with individual journalists, editors, and newsdesks.
- Oversee the production of digital and multimedia communication content to promote different projects and activities.
Advocacy:
- Lead the development and implementation of CCDRN’s advocacy strategy.
- Support program leadership in articulating top-priority advocacy objectives in line with new partnerships or projects
- Undertake a wide range of lobbying, communications, and other activities to inform and persuade policymakers, including donors and politicians, of the value of the CCDRN’s policy recommendations.
- Lead the development and implementation process of short- and long-term advocacy objectives and initiatives, encompassing various issues and audiences.
- Develop advocacy materials such as fact sheets, policy briefs, and position papers targeting policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support program leadership and other program staff to achieve advocacy objectives. This should include guidelines on women and children’s meaningful and safe participation in advocacy.
- Ensure that advocacy priorities are integrated into appropriate strategy documents and plans.
- Develop advocacy messages for stakeholders, including policymakers across CCDRN projects and programs.
- Act as CCDRN’s spokesperson on advocacy issues where appropriate and take part in relevant national and state-level policy/advocacy for
- Develop policy positions and advocacy messages to reach decision-makers in targeted communities.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Development Communication, Journalism, Information Management, or a similar field
- Five years experience in advocacy, communications, and dissemination in the development setting with a good understanding of the current development and humanitarian trends and issues
- Proven experience in communicating information and advocacy with a wide range of different audiences
- Ability to review and edit reports and other written documentation for dissemination and publication
- Ability to collect information and undertake research under potentially difficult and constraining conditions
- Ability to present information and communication products to a range of different audiences
- Experience handling social media platforms and other media tools, e.g., photography, video, etc.
- Willingness to work and travel regularly in difficult circumstances and adhere to agreed-upon security procedures
- Substantial experience in an INGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies for a National or international humanitarian organization in Nigeria
- Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organization and its stakeholders
- High interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation, and coaching, and strong writing skills
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
- Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, the definition of a clear way forward, and ensuring buy-in.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as a single document in one email attachment to: hr@ccdrn.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.
Location: Borno, Kaduna & Sokoto Nigeria.
For More Information: COMMUNICATION MANAGER
