Senior Communication Officers at a Nigerian Non-governmental Organisation

A Nigerian NGO based in Abuja, working in the area of strategic communication support at all levels in the development sector in Nigeria and beyond, is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Senior Communication Officer

Location: Abuja
Ref No: SCO/NE/01

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the management of all communication activities for the organisation through leading, planning, coordinating and monitoring of:
• Community mobilization
• Advocacy
• Communication and marketing activities in collaboration with other project technical components
• Close liaison with state teams and programme partners.

Qualification and Training

• Post Graduate Degree (MPH, MSc, MCA) in Public Health, Health Communication, Health Promotion, or Mass Communication (An MBA is an added advantage)
  

Essential Competencies/Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, IT competency, good analytical skills and the ability to impart detailed data to others.
• They should also possess interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and partners at all levels.
• Also required is methodical and systematic work approach with attention to details, as well as ability to deliver by planning work and setting targets for the achievement of objectives.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a CV of no more than 3 sides of A4 (in a standard CV format) including at least two references, as well as a cover letter (max 1 side A4) stating interest and suitability for the post. Applications should be sent by email to: [email protected] quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line of the email.

Note: Successful candidates will be invited to attend practical assessments and interviews. If you have not received a response to your application by Friday 15th May 2015, please assume your application was unsuccessful this time, as we will be unable to individually notify unsuccessful candidates.