Communication Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Manager

Job ID: 19000083
Location: Nigeria
Employee Status: Fixed Term

Role Purpose

• The Communication Manager will undertake, coordinate, and manage the design and implementation of SCI Nigeria internal and external communications activities, including but not limited to producing policy briefs, policy notes, position statement, briefing papers etc around Every Last Child Campaign, Girls Education Campaign, and Stop the War on Children campaign.
• The post holder also leads on the design and implementation of Communications Strategy, with a special focus on enhancing the quality and frequency of internal and external communication products. Communication Manager will be a member of Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT).

Key Areas Of Accountability
Strengthen internal and external communications capacity:

• Manage information and communication flows between all in-country programs and a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Nigerian Country Programme
• Plan, coordinate and manage strategic communications to increase engagement, visibility and voice for SCI’s programs
• Manage the production of high quality communication products (including but not limited to infographics, factsheets, e-newsletter, brochures etc) and its consistent circulation to internal staff
• Manage the development of internal documents for the different internal communications platforms and ensure its compliance with SCI branding guidelines
• Establish and manage a systematic communications product resource center at the Country Office
• Regularly update SCI Nigeria country profile; produce project and program specific factsheets, info packs, flyers, and posters,
• Manage and regularly update SCI Nigeria’s corporate website with high quality design & contents
• Promote Every Last Child, Girls Education Campaign and Stop the War on Children campaign through innovative and diversified publications and communications products
• Strengthening the way we communicate about our advocacy and campaign through producing series of campaign presentations and other supporting innovative communication materials to be circulated internally and externally
• In coordination and collaboration with the Media Manager, boosting the footprint and profile of SCI in Nigeria
• Regularly contribute stories and story ideas to the global and members’ corporate website to support fundraising efforts
• Provide communications capacity building trainings to internal staff
• Ensure that SCI Nigeria events, key national, regional and global events are communicated well
• Ensure that SCI Nigeria communication and visibility products are up to the expected standards
• Establish and manage SCI Nigeria content bank
• Manage the quality and efficiency of SCI Nigeria Social Media Channels and Workplace
• Ensure that Child Safeguarding procedures are strictly followed when children are involved in SCI internal and external communications activities 

Provide overall communications support to Advocacy and Campaigns Unit:

• Support the Director of Advocacy and Campaign and perform other duties and tasks as determined by the line manager

Qualifications And Experience
Essential:

• Graduated with Master of Arts (MA) Degree in Communication or Print Journalism from a recognized higher educational institution, with a minimum of three years relevant work experience
• Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach
• Interest in child rights, public policy, research and development issues
• Proficient computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe Photoshop, Publisher, PPT, and expert in other communications and MS office package, layout and design software, applications
• Ability to work with people of different culture
• Excellent interpersonal skills end ability to work successfully in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Excellent organizational, communication, publications and presentation skills
• Ability to work and manage various projects in steam salting with limited supervision
• Ability to work and manage various projects in steam salting with limited supervision
• Ability to work well with people at all levels
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic integrated project
• Ability and willingness to travel to project’s zones when required
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated expert level ability in policy research, writing and communication skills

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2019.

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