Communications Officer at Paradigm Initiative

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Paradigm Initiative is a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights in order to improve livelihoods for under-served youth. Our programs include digital inclusion programs – such as the Life Skills. ICT. Financial Readiness. Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training program and Tertiary program – and a digital rights program, Magoyi. Across our offices in Nigeria (Aba, Abuja, Ajegunle, Kano, Yaba), Cameroon (Yaoundé), Kenya (Nairobi), and beyond, we work to connect under-served youth with improved livelihoods through our digital inclusion and digital rights programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

Researching, writing, editing and publishing information about Paradigm Initiative. The information will be used for internal publications for employees, management, sponsors, volunteers and or for publications that are distributed to the public.
To coordinate and deliver resources and processes in support of the media and communication for Paradigm Initiative.

Roles and Responsibilities
Communications:

Liaise with other staff and team members to provide excellent digital media content for use on PI’s social media assets
Provide advice or specific skills to teams to reinforce the media and communications aspects of all our programs.
Manage digital channels and networks, across programs and regions
Partner with web developers to design and implement effective web solutions to foster internal and external communications
Monitor office internet and web facilities
Manage legacy and new media contact across regions
Develop communication strategies for projects and PI consulting clients

Financial Management:

Manage allotted budgets and reducing the cost of maintaining digital assets
Complete all tasks within the framework of the allocated budgets
Fundraising for the organization through the deployment of digital media skills
Monitor social media networks for grants and funding opportunities for the organization

Business Management:

Coordinating meetings and maintain relationships as requested, especially with various media outlets both social and traditional media
To play an active role in media and communication, lobby and advocacy on issues related to Paradigm Initiative Programs through social media.
Manage media and communication activities as part of the development on our all programs
Develop communication strategies for projects and PI consulting clients
Identify potential new strategic media partners for Paradigm and develop strategies for working with them.
Assist Paradigm Initiative staff and partners in getting relevant messages across to target audiences within and outside the organization on major activities.
Liaise with active partners to identify and help them to use rare opportunities to drive Paradigm Initiative’s advocacy issues on various media outlets across Africa

Media Management:

Cultivate relationships with key media contacts
Compile and maintain media and community database
Act as a public spokesperson for Paradigm Initiative by liaising with media and other external parties and giving interviews
Monitor website and social media analytics
Track media mentions related to Paradigm Initiative’s work
Ensure adequate media coverage for all program activities and functions
Regularly identify communication channel and opportunity for fostering effective communication
Research and review all content on the website and social media platforms of the organization

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Computer Science, Information and Computer Technology, Information Systems or related fields
Fluency in English and French
Advanced proficiency in social media management and content management systems
Experience in communication strategy, project and media management
Demonstrate skills in effective media relations, experience in talking directly to media organizations and a high level of writing skills
Demonstrate broad grasp and understanding of ICT issues and policy in Africa
Experience in capacity building and/or training skills highly advantageous
Creative thinking, developing, designing, or creating new ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
Available for frequent local and international travel

Remuneration
Commensurate with experience and skills

Application Closing Date
25th May, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: There is a possibility of immediate resumption for role.

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