Junior and Mid - Level Communications / Marketing / Public Relation Professionals 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: Junior and Mid - Level Communications / Marketing / Public Relation Professional

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of the Specific Assignment
In this light, the project is looking at the possibility of engaging a junior expert to coordinate the communication and visibility activities within Component 1 and the wider programme: 
Expected activities include (subject to change):

• Contributing to newsletters
• Producing brief reports on activities
• Overseeing and guiding the work of dedicated Media company already engaged to produce relevant outputs for EU SDGN II
• Coordinate coverage of project activities
• Make creative inputs for conceptualisation and design of relevant materials
• Maintain a repository of communication and visibility outputs

Expertise Required
We are looking for resourceful, dynamic, and proactive individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and the following desired qualifications:

• University Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience relevant to the assignment
• Proven experience working with Civil Society and government partners in Nigeria.
• Prior experience supporting donor-funded governance projects is an asset
• Prior experience with the implementation of EU funded projects and/or proven experience with the EU communications and visibility requirements is an asset

The Communication Specialist must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Effective project management, administrative, organisation and time management skills
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of software.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Superior attitude - flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of non-routine tasks.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.