Communication and Partnership Officer at Nuru Nigeria

Nuru Nigeria is a local NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. Our mission is to build resilience corridors of farmer-owned and farmer-led agribusinesses and profitable rural livelihoods in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of northeast Nigeria proximate to conflict-vulnerable areas by 2030. Nuru Nigeria prioritises the smallholder farmers it serves and works to cultivate lasting meaningful choices through a community led, community driven and community sustained livelihood programs across the agriculture value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication and Partnership Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: The project will be for 18 months, renewable based on funding and performance

Position Summary

• The Communications & Partnership Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of Nuru Nigeria's communication strategies.
• This position involves working closely with the Leadership and Partnership Director to create and disseminate compelling content across various channels.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The Communication & Partnership Officer who will be working alongside the Communication and Partnership Assistant will report to the Leadership and Partnership Director.

Key Responsibilities
Content creation:

• Develop engaging and impactful content for various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, websites, and press releases.
• Conduct interviews, write success stories, and capture multimedia content from the field.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and update Nuru Nigeria's social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and engage with the online community.

Media Relations:

• Facilitate and support in developing relationships with media outlets and key stakeholders.
• Draft press releases, media kits, and handle media inquiries.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including emails, announcements, and notifications

Event Support:

• Organising and coordinating events, including workshops, conferences, and community outreach programs.
• Coordinate and ensure that key moments are captured during events.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with program teams to gather information and updates.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, and other team members to enhance content.
• Provide administrative support to the communication team
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in communication.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years working experience in a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, preferably in a non-profit or development context.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Proficient in social media management.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools is a plus.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of local language and ability to communicate clearly with the local language is an added advantage.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Passion for community development and eradicating poverty.

Application Closing Date
8th July, 2024.