Communications Associate (Programs Support) at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous non-profit organization that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding to several West and Central African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Associate (Programs Support)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Project: Corporate Communications
Job Type: Long term
Job Category: Communications Associate (Programs Support)

Role Summary

• SCIDaR is seeking to engage a suitable and qualified candidate with exceptional writing skills as a Communications Associate to support the documentation of project implementation and impact stories across assigned projects.
• The Communications Associate will spearhead all communication efforts for the assigned projects which includes creating and implementing a communication plan to effectively promote the project’s innovations and activities.
• They will be responsible for developing targeted content such as quarterly newsletters, case studies, and position papers for external audiences.
• Additionally, they will contribute to planning and programming related to the project’s external communications strategy.
• The Communications Associate will primarily be based in Abuja, Nigeria but must be willing to embark on project-related travel to other states in Nigeria as required.

Technical Responsibilities
The Communications Associate will work with the managers of the assigned projects to:

• Develop content for knowledge products (e.g. newsletters, case studies, position papers, etc.) and other relevant documents with input from technical field teams and project leadership;
• Copy-edit, proof-read, and review all relevant external project communications to suit the intended audience;
• Ensure routine engagement of the project teams to disseminate relevant project updates and learnings;
• Facilitate planning and executions of physical and virtual events such as learning exchange meetings, webinars/seminars, workshops, etc. to share project learnings with stakeholders;
• Conduct interviews with project stakeholders at the state and national levels to generate human interest content for external communications;
• Cultivate professional relationships and liaise with relevant stakeholders from the media, government agencies, implementing partners, and community organizations for the documentation and dissemination of project lessons;
• Ensure compliance of all project communication with the donor’s communications toolkit, SCIDaR brand guidelines and other reference documents;
• Routinely evaluate the impact of project communications, share findings with the team, and adjust communications and communication strategy accordingly;
• Perform other tasks as requested by the communications director.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public relations, Journalism, public health, or any other related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Work experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in communications in public health or development including knowledge and competence in product writing, copy editing, digital communications, and analytics.
• Professional credentialing: Additional professional qualification/certification is advantageous.

Core requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills;
• Competency in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, and other communications software programs;
• Results-oriented, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities with astute problem solving competencies;
• Open to working with and learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively; and across multiple teams;
• Can show examples of previous communication work implemented for any public health program.

Language:

• English

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.