Communication and Publication Specialist (CPS) at Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF)

Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) is an independent international think tank, established as a not-for-profit Civil Society Organization in 1988 and incorporated under the Nigeria Companies Act of 1968 by H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, who was also the Founding Chairperson. ALF offers a public space for leaders, decision and policymakers, civil society groups and other stakeholders to dialogue in an open, informed, respectful and sustained manner that contributes experience, expertise, knowledge, and building capacity towards developing better public policies that will enhance delivery of pro-development dividends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication and Publication Specialist (CPS)

Location: Ogun

Job Description

• The Communication and Publications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to promote, document and publish the organization's events, conferences, workshops, dialogues, and research findings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote the organization's events, conferences, workshops, dialogues, and research findings.
• Ensure that all communication materials are in line with the organization's branding and messaging guidelines.
• Collaborate with key departments and teams to identify key messages and target audiences for communication campaigns.
• Manage and maintain the organization's social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) to increase engagement and reach;
• Create and curate engaging content for social media posts and monitor social media channels for trends and opportunities to engage with stakeholders.
• Ensure the organization's website is regularly updated with relevant content, including event listings, blog posts, and news articles;
• Work with the web development team to implement new features and functionality as needed;
• Manage and market ALF’s electronic journal for effective circulation across the globe;
• Publish and disseminate the organization's Research findings, reports, books, monthly bulletin etc. among donors, partners, and the public;
• Develop graphical IEC materials and flyers as needed by the organization, ensuring they are visually appealing and convey key messages effectively.
• Provide regular reports on the performance of communication activities, including social media metrics, website traffic, and bulletin dissemination.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven pro-development experience in developing and implementing communication strategies in a nonprofit or NGO setting, communications company, or journalism.
• Experience engaging with Nigerian Prints and Social Media Networks;
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and social media management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: eniola@africaleadership.org using the Position as the subject of the email.