Communications Director at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client is a leading social and behavior change organization with expertise in utilizing evidence from research to implement effective strategies that address barriers preventing designated audiences from adopting recommended behaviors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Director

Location: Utako, Abuja
Job type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Co-create and develop effective corporate evidence-based communication strategies that cover internal and external communications.
• Provide hands-on support to the teams that support PR and all forms of communications in the Agency.
• Develop and implement media advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the agency and promote its agenda.
• Ensure that all media communications activity (I.e. press, radio, TV, website, online/social media activity) are integrated and aligned with the organization's/clients; strategic campaigns and projects.
• Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
• Draft content (eg press releases) for mass media or agency’s website.
• Provide leadership for all branding efforts for the agency and the office of the ED, including advise on improving digital handles of the agency and the ED.
• Provide advice on Key strategic moments that can be leveraged to showcase the effort of the agency.
• Provide rapid communications capacity building opportunities for the ED and extend the same to key principals speaking on behalf of the agency.
• Provide constructive feedback or analysis post media and other public-facing engagements to strengthen the communication capacity of the ED.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive reputation management strategy, aligned with the agency’s overall goals and strategic priorities.
• Advise on communications solutions regarding messaging, crisis management, handling difficult stories and reportage in the press.
• Forecast likely reputational crisis and proffer innovative solutions. Perform damage control by developing crisis communication plans and effectively manage reputional crises when they arise.
• Review reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight the agency’s work in current health reforms and improving quality of PHC.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in the Agency’s communications and advocacy efforts.
• Develop a schedule of capacity building events for the media and other relevant stakeholders.
• ​Provide this support through a capacity building lens of staff from the agency.

Requirements

• MA / BSc in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or similar relevant field. Post Graduate degree in journalism or its equivalent in an advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic communication, media relations, public relations experience in the government sector is a requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proficient command of English language.
• Strong crisis management and problem- solving skills.
• Experience and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing is a requirement.
• Requisite media experience in the development ecosystem.
• An understanding of the role of the media in the development of communication.
• Experience in writing, documentation, success stories, and managing media events
• Work experience leading a diverse, multi-divergent, multicultural team.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Skills to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Leadership skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Computer skills - to perform this job successfully, excellent computer proficiency, with the ability to navigate the internet and email software; and good knowledge of MS Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.