Deputy Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Deputy Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications

Job Reference Code: DMMkgtCom-ext
Location: Abuja

Job Profile

• Reports to the Director, Marketing and Corporate Communications (MCC) or designate.
• The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of interfacing with the programme and research divisions on all research and creative briefs.
• S/He will work closely with programme managers to develop evidence based creative briefs and campaigns to address identified gaps that communication must fill.
• S/He will be responsible for Global Fund Malaria BCC and advocacy components as well as developing and implementing mass media campaigns.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first Degree in Mass Communication or any of the behavioural or Social sciences, a Master's Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) years cognate experience in related functions, preferably in a reputable NGO, or media organisation
• Must be analytical and can translate research (desk top and others) to a workable creative brief
• Knowledgeable about IPCs, FGDs and how to translate research outcomes to campaign messages
• Knowledgeable about programme issues (public health) pertaining to our SFH’s core programme areas
• Relevant experience working in or with a marketing communications agency especially in media planning and buying
• Must possess self-confidence, excellent inter-personal and networking skills
• Must have high sense of responsibility and integrity and have a drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Experience in print media or audio-visual production will be of an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• Applicants will be required to register on the SAP recruitment portal, providing their detailed information. Subsequently, a registration confirmation will be received at the registered email address.
• On receipt of the registration confirmation, return to the SFH website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant position of choice.
• Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
• Please note that attempts to apply for a position not qualified for will result in automatic disqualification by the system.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.