Communication and Support Officer (Nutrition) 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: Communication and Support Officer (Nutrition)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Support implementation of the Save the Children nutrition programme in Nigeria with special focus on communication and documentation.
• Support Nutrition programme teams to produce quality case studies and promotional materials.
• Support the development of radio jingles, songs or any other communication tool used for creating awareness and for advocacy purposes. Work closely with colleagues in Head Office (Everyone campaign) to disseminate successes and lessons from the programme.
• Contribute to the development of press releases and other communication materials about the programme and to draw attention to nutrition issues.
• Collect information about nutrition issues in local and national media and share appropriately.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, commentators and opinion formers in Nigeria, principally at the Abuja level.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of international and national media related to the programme, including visits.
• Ensure media complies with global policies & procedures as well as proper briefing. Ensure media statements are signed off by the Country Director and/or designate and compliance with all relevant SC policies and procedures. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Qualification:

• Minimum, of BA in Communication; Good knowledge and interest in nutrition and child survival issues in Nigeria;
• Experience as a health journalist or in media handling, and a strong track record of success in obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets including print, broadcast and online, as well as a sound understanding of their different audiences and reach;
• Media training experience - working with non-media staff to develop media skills, including press release writing and acting as spokespersons;
• Experience working in Northern Nigeria. Copied: 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.