Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) is the largest component of 3MDG’s activities, covering maternal and newborn health, child health, immunization, nutrition, and health promotion.
The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) has a new project and is inviting candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Communications Advisor
Location: Abuja
Job Details
- S/he will provide operational leadership of the MNCH project, making sure that all activities are implemented through sub-grantee NGOs.
- This functionary will work with sub-grantees to ensure that SMART work-plans are designed and implemented.
- Key activities of this post include holding performance review meetings with NGOs, attending and monitoring sub-grantee activities, and providing feedback to EDs of NGO sub-grantees.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate should have a first degree in relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, English and/or Political Sciences
- Proven experience in development and execution of communication strategies.
- Knowledge of child and family health issues with 5-8 years working experience in a development environment. Postgraduate qualification in Communication will be an asset. Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is required.
- S/he must have the ability to simplify and report on research findings and to coordinate tasks with colleagues in different time-zones.
- Knowledge of graphic ‘design software. Integrity, professional discretion and ability of handle confidential matters.
Application Closing Date
7th July, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's with contact details of three referees, one of whom must be a current employer, a one page application letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the post to:
[email protected]
Note
- Candidates should insert full name and post applied for in the subject of the email.
- Do not attach copies of certificates to the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
- Qualified women are specially encouraged to apply