Communications Manager at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Objectives

• The Communications Manager will provide strategic inputs and operation support to the implementation of the HCD+ Communications, knowledge management, and learning portfolio.
• In line with the Communication strategy, he/she will work under the guidance of the Chief Operating Officer to produce high-impact deliverables - such as newsletters, case studies, discourse events, websites, knowledge-sharing events, social media, online resource platforms, media products, and media campaigns - that are relevant for project teams, employees and clients.
• This role will require technical rigor and leadership skills as well as strong hands-on capabilities in research, technical writing, concept design, and implementation.

Responsibilities & Duties:  

• The Communications Manager will provide inputs into the development of strategies, processes, and initiatives to improve business development, corporate services and program delivery.
• Ability to write analytical reviews, evidence-based opinion pieces, success stories, case studies, resources, guides, and toolkits.
• Develop and define the knowledge management strategy and maintain high-quality, up-to-date, and searchable content for audiences of varying skill levels.
• Establish writing guidelines based on knowledge base best practices and develop the team to ensure they are achieving or surpassing them
• Development of internal & external newsletters where applicable.
• Develop tools and initiatives to engage employees and improve performance.
• Conceptualise, plan, manage, and execute successful knowledge sharing events including seminars/webinars, peer learning sessions.
• Event management: convene and participate in Industry events for strategic marketing and positioning for HCD+
• Establish writing guidelines based on knowledge base best practices and develop the team to ensure they are achieving or surpassing them.
• Implement strategies to increase visibility and brand credibility among target audiences to support project positioning.
• Website management: publish news stories from industry events, and new project updates.
• Social Media management and content creation
• Other duties as specified by the Line Manager 

Reporting: 

• The Communications Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer.  

Qualifications and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in a Humanities course such as Mass Communications, Strategic Communications, Literature, Law, Knowledge Management or a relevant field from a top university.
• 8-10 years of work experience with steadily increasing responsibility in research & analysis, communications, or knowledge management roles.
• Good qualitative and quantitative research skills and the ability to deliver technically rigorous documents.
• An expert from any of the East or West African countries, preferably not Nigerian.
• Someone who has worked for international media houses – print, tv or radio and/or has worked for consulting firms. 
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesise large amounts of information, and repurpose messages for different audiences.
• High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Cross-cultural competence, comfortable engaging in a global firm, a proven ability to work across multiple business functions and proficient at managing stakeholders
• Fluency in English and French language is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2023.