Communications Expert at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel)

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Expert

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Project Scope

• As part of a broader strategy to support sustainable agricultural development and address food insecurity in Nigeria, Sahel is implementing a project thatis facilitating the creation of a Project Management Office (PMO) to support the Nigerian government’s office responsible for driving the national food security agenda.
• This initiative aims to enhance performance management, drive impactful projects, and promote collaboration among agricultural stakeholders.
• The PMO will be staffed with highly qualified personnel from diverse backgrounds, including government, private industry, and consulting.
• These individuals will possess strong analytical skills to transform ideas into actionable business cases, as well as expertise in project and performance management.
• They will also have specialized knowledge in key agricultural areas and the ability to drive transformational change.

Overview

• The Communications Expert will play a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the visibility and public comprehension of our project's objectives and outcomes.
• This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with excellent writing skills and a keen understanding of various communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Create communication strategies and action plans for each initiative to enhance visibility and public comprehension of the project's objectives and outcomes.
• Manage the execution of communication channels such as initiative-specific websites, email campaigns, meetings, project management software, and social media platforms.
• Develop and disseminate newsletters, reports, announcements, and other content to communicate project milestones and achievements.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for various platforms to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in messaging.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their communication needs and ensure that all messaging aligns with their expectations.
• Organize and coordinate events, such as workshops, webinars, and conferences, to promote project objectives and outcomes.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ensure all communications are consistent with the organization's brand and style guidelines.
• Develop and implement crisis communication strategies as needed.

Role Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• 10 years of work experience in communications or a related role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using communication and project management software.
• Experience with social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategies.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2024.