Communications Associate at Helen Keller International (HKI)

Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States.

HKI implements integrated package of cost-effective interventions that are proven to improve maternal and child nutrition. HKI supports policies and programs on food fortification, vitamin A supplementation, infant and young child feeding, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community-based management of acute malnutrition and prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases. At the core of HKI’s programs is advocacy and social behavior change communication to various stakeholders. HKI also undertakes cutting-edge research to influence policy decisions and inform program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Associate

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of the position     

• The Communications Associate role will support the development, coordination, and execution of communication plans and activities for Helen Keller Nigeria.
• You will report to the Communications and Media Officer in Nigeria and work closely with the Nigerian team.
• Your primary objective will be to improve understanding and support for Helen Keller's operational work and to ensure that programmatic information, advice, and guidance effectively reach key audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of Helen Keller Nigeria’s communication strategy and activities organised across online and offline channels in alignment with Helen Keller Intl’s priorities, corporate communications and country needs.
• Working closely with Helen Keller Nigeria’s project teams and regularly travelling to field sites to deliver compelling content and imagery for local and global audiences, showcasing Helen Keller Nigeria’s work in the region and impact in addressing Nutrition.
• Work with external vendors, including graphic designers and printers, to ensure that all IEC Materials align with the organisation's branding standards.
• Supporting the Communications and Media Officer in organising learning field visits, knowledge sharing, and training to enable lessons learned to be used in future program design.
• Support the development and production of various communication materials, including brochures, flyers, banners, infographics, newsletters, posters, articles, news stories, documentaries, and Impact reports on Helen Keller Nigeria’s Projects.
• Support in strengthening and positioning Helen Keller Nigeria’s digital communication at the country level through targeted digital engagement and positioning.
• Ensuring Helen Keller Nigeria's digital media platforms (currently Twitter, potentially in the future Facebook, Instagram) are well maintained, updated and aligned to Helen Keller Intl’s corporate digital communications.
• Assist in delivering quality audio-visual services and, when needed, commissioning external vendors to ensure we have availability of quality multimedia tools such as photos, infographics, and videos.
• Support building internal communications capacity by providing timely and effective information on key communication developments and initiatives to Helen Keller Nigeria staff and promoting stronger staff engagement.
• Supporting end-to-end event management and coordination of key high-level events

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, Social Sciences, or other related fields is required.
• 5 years of experience in communication, media relations, or public relations, preferably in a similar industry or organization.
• Experience in communication, interactive digital media, print and broadcast media. Proven experience working with the development or private sector in media promotion.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in written and verbal English. Strong writing skills with the ability to produce a wide range of communication content including reports, success stories, fact sheets, news, articles, features, event briefs etc.
• Efficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience working on social media, content generation, graphics design, photography, videography and interactive digital media.
• Experience using software and tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva/Stencil, MailChimp, and Hootsuite/Sprout Social is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline.
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a large team.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2024.