Communication Officers at the Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) - Creative Associates International (UPDATED)

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Abuja

Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The Communications Officer will be responsible for leading, directing, and managing the public affairs and information operations of the NEI+ project.

Reporting & Supervision

• This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting directly to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates and implements comprehensive communications outreach programs for the dissemination of information on project activities
• Creates and implements a comprehensive public relations program to release positive publicity about the program through various media
• Responds to all press inquiries, in accordance with Creative’s corporate media policy
• Advises and counsels program on public relations techniques impacting program activities including potential problems and opportunities in the various communities served
• Promotes communication to the USAID Mission about the project for dissemination on Mission web pages or to other USAID Missions and to HQ for publication in quarterly newsletters and web
• Writes and supervises the writing and disseminating of news releases, daily reports, USAID quarterly reports, and project documents
• Supervises and arranges taking, processing and disseminating photographs; prepares and disseminates radio and television material; produces posters, signs, displays, media campaigns, etc.
• Implements the USAID Branding and Marking Plan as contracted

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Communications, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in communications, preferably for a USAID-funded project.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a short Cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

Note:

• Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate should indicate the position for which he is applying for in the Subject of the email.