Community Relations Officers at the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN)

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) is a Christian NGO working in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, providing technical support to Federal and states Leprosy control programmes.

We seek to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Nigerian to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Relations Officer

Location: Nigeria

Main Task

• Collate and share information about promotional/support activities for TLM-Nigeria taking the best advantage of support and funding opportunities.
• Collate, store and disseminate (to projects and the general public) newsletters and such information as would raise awareness about TLM work in Nigeria.
• Develop promotional materials (pamphlets/brochures, video, advertisements/ press releases etc) with dear and compelling messages of the needs of persons affected by leprosy and TLMN response.
• Seek innovative ways of reaching different target groups with appropriate information and messages to enable them donate to TLMN
• Maintain / update social media communication platforms for TLMN
• Expand the general supporter base; giving emphasis to recruiting committed donors and strengthening prayer support for TLMN work.
• Investigate and utilise new sources of funding / support for TLMN work.
• Liaise with TLMN Accounts Department to keep records and all receipts of funds raised and be accountable to TLMN donors.
• Form strategic partnerships with agencies and church groups to exchange promotional resources, expertise and information.
• Plan and carry out visits to local churches, their various groups; and other gatherings where there are opportunities to tell others about TLMN.
• Develop, update and maintain a database of supporters and TLMN donors.
• Keep in touch with supporters; acknowledging support received, and supplying feedback periodically to supporters.

Attributes

Physical Health and Appearances
Essential:

• Not more than 35 years old
• Good general health
• Neat and tidy appearance

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• A university Degree
• At least 5 years work experience (post NYSC).
• Experience of fundraising / promotional work
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable:

• Holds a valid driving licence

Skills
Essential:

• Good communication skills and should be used to public speaking
• Team player / good interpersonal skits
• Excellent written and oral English

Desirable:

• Fluent in Hause language
• Basic Computer skills (MSWord, Excel, Access and Power Point,
• Corel Draw)

Personality
Essential:

• Committed Chrislian in full sympathy with the objectives of The Leprosy Mission, with a call from God to work wlth people affected by leprosy
• Self starter
• Demonstrate the abilily to use their own initiative Problem solver

Circumstances

• Willing to travel widely in Nigeria to get work done
• Willing to work unsociable hours
• Writing to work under basic conditions
• Willing to work with people of ddferent culture and religion

Application Closing Date
16:30; 10th August, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for TLMN Employment including a current resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Motivation statement/essay that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/email not larger than 1MB.Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.

Application should be submitted to: [email protected]

Note: Emails received after the deadline and without the appropriate subject line or incomplete applications will not be considered.