Communications Manager at Propcom Mai-karfi

Propcom Mai-karfi is a six year DFID-funded programme that started in December 2011. The goal of this six year programme is increased incomes for the poor through enhanced employment opportunities in Northern Nigeria. The purpose is increased employment and improved productivity in selected agricultural market systems in Northern Nigeria.

Propcom Mai-karfi is managed by GRM International for the UK Department for International Development

GRMPropcom Maikarfi is currently hiring seasoned professionals to join the team. These are important positions within the programme. Both positions are exciting but challenging requiring commitment, flexibility, and a range of intellectual skills. The successful candidates will lead and manage their own work,

If you have strong commitment to improving the lives of poor rural women and men, are physically and emotionally robust, have a business attitude, and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multinational team, then we would like to hear from you.

Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Abuja

Description
Propcom Mai-karfi is looking for a skilled, creative and enthusiastic Communications Manager to design and lead our communications initiatives both externally and internally within this dynamic six year project.

Requirements
You will be;

• A skilled communications professional with a solid history of designing and implementing outreach campaigns through well designed communication initiatives
• Able to effectively use and coordinate a variety of social networks and online platforms (particularly CMS programmes, Facebook and Twitter) to respond to programme needs and emerging cutting edge digital communications
• Commercially aware and able to develop creative marketing and sales literature, presentations and events
• Resourceful and well-connected in the media and communications world in Nigeria
• An articulate and clear personal communicator with the ability to connect with a variety of audiences
• A team player with a proven ability to work with others in a multicultural setting
• Knowledge of the agricultural business sector and business development in the north of Nigeria
• The role is based in Abuja; although travel within Nigeria and abroad may be required.

Remuneration
In return we offer;

• A friendly and team-based working environment in Abuja
• Opportunity to work with national and international communications colleagues
• Vital contribution to an innovative Nigerian development programme – you will drive the external perception of Propcom Mai-karfi
• The opportunity to truly “make a difference”
• A competitive salary with benefits

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs (maximum of three pages) and a 1 page covering letter, outlining how their skills and competencies match the requirements of this post to: [email protected] 
Applications are encouraged from all those who can clearly demonstrate sound evidence of success in a communications role and a passion for development in Nigeria.