Advocacy and Communications Coordinator at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children Nigeria is the world’s leading independent organization for children, creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

Location: Abuja

The Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP) is an exciting, large scale DFID funded cash transfers programme. The Advocacy and Communications Coordinator will contribute to Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in Government social protection policy through developing compelling advocacy messages and communications materials from based on the CDGP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate key advocacy messages and targets from lessons learned, assessments, research and evidence gained through CDGP project implementation and wider analysis.
• Support development of an advocacy strategy for the CDGP focusing on short and long term objectives and related to wider issues on social protection and nutrition. Develop compelling communications materials for the project based on lessons learned and experiences from the project for print and online.
• Develop good knowledge of state and national government structures, parliamentary and political processes and key decision making structures and how to influence them.

Qualification:

• University degree in Social Sciences or Communications or a related field with Substantial experience in advocacy and policy development/ research.
• High degree of analytical skill, ability to influence and ability to communicate key advocacy messages effectively and convincingly to a diverse audience at state, national and international levels.
• A Good understanding of the possibilities and tactics for influencing decision and policy makers, politicians, donors, and other key actors.
• Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy, Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local, national and international levels.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner agencies and key contacts in the government, NGO, civil society and media sectors. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Application Closing Date
30th April 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should kindly send C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to:
[email protected]  state the position and location in the subject field.

Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.