The International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa) in Ibadan, Nigeria is a UNEP-accredited non-government organization that is committed to raising global and multi-stakeholder support for green growth in Africa through various programs and initiatives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Details
ISNAD-Africa invites applications for the Communications Specialist role to support her organisational and programme operations.
Communications in ISNAD-Africa is in three major workstreams:
Corporate Communications
Digital Marketing and Advocacy, and
Policy (Research and Engagement)
Successful candidate will be required to meet the requirements for Corporate
Communications and at least one of Digital Marketing or Policy Research and Engagement. Excellence in the trio is an added advantage with additional benefit.
Roles
Content creation (blogs and articles, media briefs, press release, newsletters, magazines, etc)
Engagement with partners and media organisations
Community management of online digital networking and convergence platform (such as catalysing participation, response to inquiries and complaints from users, etc)
Overall operation and management of programme and organisational communications
Proposal and report writing with support from programme team
Audio-visual reporting and presentations
Reporting line:
Successful applicant will work with team members and report to the Executive Director.
Education Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English or French Language, Marketing, among other related disciplines. A postgraduate degree, fellowships, among other graduate trainings will be an added advantage
A minimum of a Second Class (Upper Division) is required. A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience
Skill Set
Corporate Communications:
Oversight of wide range of communications activities
Ability to conduct research and critical thinking for effective content creation
Excellent professional presentation and public speaking and writing skills with data and storytelling (for audio-visual presentation, email, Newsletters, Media Briefs, Magazine, Reports, etc).
Committed to green growth, environment, sustainable development, climate change, nature conservation or other related themes and follows recent trends in this field.
Excellent proficiency in English language (writing and speaking) is required
A self-starter, self-motivated, community builder who can work alone.
Ability to develop an overall organisational communications plan
The position is well suited for an Environmental Journalist or an experienced communications specialist focused on environmental issues.
In addition to Corporate Communications, candidate must meet the criteria for at least either Digital Marketing or Policy Research and Engagement.
Digital Marketing:
Required Skill Set:
Experience in branding
Analytics and reporting
Develop and implement overall digital marketing strategies as well as social media campaigns
Being creative, dynamic, forward-thinking, among others Staying on top of digital marketing trends and implementing them.
Policy Research and Engagement:
Required Skill Set:
Follow updates on green growth (or environmental) subjects from relevant stakeholders from across the globe, such as knowledge products (reports, briefs, etc), events, meetings, among others
Monitor policy and regulatory developments and address any emerging issues proactively and strategically
Read, analyse and syntheses knowledge products (reports, briefs, etc) and write policy briefs for ISNAD-Africa
Develop, within the identified policy priorities evidence and advocacy messaging for assigned priorities
Responsible for internal organisational policy compliance.
Support management team in working with public stakeholders and stakeholders management
A background in social sciences would be an added advantage for this, but not required.
Added Advantage (but not required):
Proficiency in French language is an asset
Experience in working with media organisations
Experience in working with NGOs, policy-related work, media, communications, or administration are added advantage for the role
Proposal writing skill
Being versed in other ICT skills such as Content SEO, Html or graphic design are not required but can be added advantage
Existing relationships with media organisations is an asset.
Benefits
Opportunity to engage in sustainable development projects that is focused on green growth (generally environmental projects) that contributes to various sustainable development goals
Opportunity to work in an international team on high-impact initiatives for green growth in Africa including partners from international and multilateral organisations across the globe
Opportunity to participate in international and local conferences among other meetings, where necessary
In addition to monthly remuneration, exceptional performance will attract additional monthly bonus.
The role is suited for those who are interested in the Operations as a career path, those who are interested in development field, passionate about green growth or sustainability or interested in working in non-profits.
Application Closing Date
9th December, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following below as a single file to: [email protected] with “Communications for Green Growth: Corporate Communications and (mention the other option that you select from Digital Marketing/Policy Research and Engagement)” on the subject line:
Resume (Please, include sex and date of birth)
Cover Letter
Writing Sample (policy briefs, media briefs, reports, published articles, etc)
Please include weblinks to your audio-visual speech/presentation in your resume and/or Cover Letter.
Note
The position is based in Ibadan, Nigeria. Please note that successful applicants may be required to work remotely for a few months after recruitment and when the need arises.
The work duties are from Monday to Friday but would require meetings during weekends. However, the meetings are conducted remotely.
Qualified and Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible