Senior Communications Specialist at Credo Advisory

Credo Advisory is a strategic communications firm that specializes in designing and implementing strategic, operational and tactical communications initiatives. We provide a full suite of communications support to our clients, which include public relations and advocacy marketing, government relations, media relations, crisis communications, digital communications and capacity building. Credo offers focused and integrated approaches to strategic communications to ensure we meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. We are dedicated to bringing innovative ideas, thought leadership and insights with a global (and local) perspective to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist

Location: Guzape, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a Senior Communications Specialist to support the development, implementation and monitoring of communication strategies.
• The Senior Communications Specialist will work closely with the Chief Executive and Communications Manager to manage client projects and day-to-day company activities.

Responsibilities
The Senior Communications Specialist will:

• Assist with the development of Credo-related literature, deliverables and other materials to promote Credo communications objectives.
• Support dissemination of Credo and project external communications by producing and disseminating an extensive range of materials (e.g. reports, emails, meeting minutes, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, etc.).
• Assist with Credo business development activities, such as proposals, whitepapers, conferences, and thought leadership materials.
• Support Credo engagement and outreach activities for client services, interacting with senior-level government and donor partners to build and strengthen relationships on behalf of the company.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans for client projects.
• Provide support to the Chief Executive on all administrative and managerial activities.
• Assist in planning and organizing high quality/high profile press and client related events.
• Conduct industry focused media monitoring in addition to relevant issues and news coverage.
• Manage external and strategic communications with project partners and stakeholders.
• Design and lead a strategic communications plan for project implementation.
• Produce regular (quarterly and annual) reports for the stakeholders above, including information gathering, analysis, and writing, ensuring reports adhere to branding guidelines, as needed.
• Produce additional communication materials based on project requirements and needs, including newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, booklets, etc.
• Craft external media talking points and messaging for the project, adapting for different audiences.
• Assist in synthesising, formatting, and branding communication materials and other promotional and technical materials, such as signs, presentations, and reports.
• Manage project social media accounts, including regular content creation and posting in line with stated marking and branding guidelines.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations or related field. (Master’s degree will give an added advantage).
• Experience in strategic communications.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Excellence analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• English language and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Self-starter, result oriented, high-energy level and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.