Communication and Learning Assistant at Development Exchange Centre (DEC)

Development Exchange Centre (DEC) is a non-governmental, non-discriminating, not- for-profit, women-focused organization improving the well-being of women groups and communities in Nigeria through socio-economic interventions for sustainable development. DEC is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as an entity incorporated by trust with number (10826).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication and Learning Assistant

Location: Lafia, Nassarawa
Employment Type: Contract
Department: Knowledge Management and Communication
Reports to: MEAL Officer
Project Duration: 3 months

Project overview

• DEC is implementing the CASCADE Project (2022–2026), a multi-country initiative funded by the Government of the Netherlands and led by CARE International.
• The project aims to enhance food security and reduce malnutrition among 1.1 million women of reproductive age (15–49 years) and children under 15 years by promoting access to healthy diets and strengthening resilience to price and climate-related shocks.

Summary of Position

• The Communications and Learning Assistant will support the implementation of communication strategies across all project activities.
• In addition, the Assistant will provide oversight for the project’s communication initiatives, including design, content quality, and overall consistency.

Key Responsibilities
Communication & Visibility:

• Support in documenting CASCADE activities in Nasarawa through photography, videography, and field notes.
• Draft success stories, human-interest stories, case studies, and social media content highlighting project impacts.
• Assist in designing IEC materials, newsletters, flyers, and visibility products in line with CASCADE brand guidelines.
• Ensure timely media coverage and manage local media relations during project events. Knowledge Management & Learning
• Support the development of learning briefs, reports, and documentation of best practices.
• Assist in organizing learning events, workshops, and community dialogues.
• Contribute to the collection and curation of data, quotes, and testimonies from beneficiaries for knowledge products.
• Maintain a communication repository (photos, videos, stories, reports) for DEC and CASCADE.

Capacity Strengthening:

• Provide support to community structures and DEC field teams in documentation and communication practices.
• Assist in training community volunteers, extension workers, and women leaders on basic storytelling and documentation tools.

Aministrative Coordination:

• Liaise with CARE Nigeria communication team to align state-level communication outputs with national strategies.
• Support logistics for field visits, media engagements, and workshops.
• Prepare activity reports and contribute quarterly communication updates.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in communications, media, or development sector (volunteering/internship experience will be considered).

Core Competence:

• Proven skills in photography, videography, and basic graphic design (Canva, Photoshop, CorelDraw, or similar tools).
• Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling stories from the field.
• Familiarity with social media management and digital communication strategies.
• Ability to work in rural communities with sensitivity to gender and cultural contexts.
• Good time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented.

Application Closing Date
27th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed resume / CV and cover letter as a single Word or PDF document along with a 10-minute success story video in MP4 (.mp4) format, to: hr_recruitment@dexcentre.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications must use the Job Title as the subject of the email.
• Submissions in formats other than Word or PDF will not be considered.
• DEC is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Only applications submitted through the given channel and within the given period will be considered.
• Women are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.
• DEC brings to the attention of the public that applying for any position is free of charge. No processing fee is required for your application.
• You are not to give any kind of gratification to submit your application.
• Any person found to be paying for or giving any form of gratification will be disqualified.
• Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis
• You are requested to report any person demanding/giving payment or gratification via whistleblowing@dexcentre.org.