Director of Communications - Nigeria/Feed the Future at Palladium Group

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Communications - Nigeria/Feed the Future

Location: Lagos

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium brings more than 50 years of experience applying rigorous, evidence-led methodologies to international development. Our work covers health, education, economic growth, governance, environmental issues, informatics, workforce development, and monitoring and evaluation, offering innovative approaches that support the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of development programs. Our presence extends across more than 90 countries, creating positive impact over 100 projects through the dedication of 2,000+ project and home office staff.
• Palladium seeks a Director of Communications for anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria opportunities in Agriculture Competitiveness and Agribusiness Investment. The goal of these projects are to create a catalytic investment mechanism which links smallholders to the private sector, while creating business enabling environments for a thriving agribusiness economy.

Responsibilities

• Supports project activities related to agriculture, nutrition and behavior change messaging and outreach
• Supports the development of project deliverables, including coordinating information gathering for weekly, quarterly, annual reports and annual work plans, one-pagers, reports, etc. Contributes to the sections of deliverables related to M&E and Communications
• Ensures appropriate branding and marking for all communications tools
• Oversees the design and implementation of all tools to effectively communicate project activities and results, (i.e. website, videos, visual images, Investment Mapping System (IMS), press releases, flyers, etc.)
• Maintains project library of all communications tools, photos and events in a digital format
• Conducts media relations for the project, including targeted publicity for project activities and responses to queries from press. Writes press releases, organizes press conferences, schedules interviews for spokespersons for the project, etc.
• Oversees gathering of all news for digital clipping booklet highlighting the work of the project and partners
• Maintains a close and collaborative relationship with USAID and the U.S. Embassy teams on all outreach and communications efforts
• Supports development of project events and workshops in collaboration with project teams
• All other duties deemed necessary, including support to the Chief of Party as required

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism or a related field. Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications required
• Knowledge of the full range of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programs, e.g. media operations, marketing and promotion, audience outreach, message targeting
• Experience in international development and understanding and knowledge of USAID or donor organizations a plus
• Knowledge of website development and design is preferred
• Ability to manage and satisfy competing priorities from multiple stakeholders
• Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources
• Strong communications and writing skills are required
• Fluency in English required.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2017.

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