Communication Project Support (Borno) at Christian Aid

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Project Support

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length: 6 months

About the Role

• The role works within the Strategic Communications team but domiciled in the Small Holder Farmers team in Adamawa.
• The role will be line managed by the Senior Programme Coordinator, Communications, working closely with them to ensure proper and adequate communication of projects activities in-line with CA Communication guidelines.
• The role holder leads on all media engagement for the country programme in the Northeast and will support all policy and advocacy efforts as regards the Climate Adaptability programme.
• The support provided by the role will include technical support to partners and staff to strengthen their capacity for strategic communications and SBCC.

About You

• The role holder must be educated to Degree level or equivalent in Mass Communication, Social Science, or its equivalent with good editorial skills, high proficiency in written/spoken English, and ability to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free, and accessible.
• He or she must have significant working experience in a similar position with an INGO, excellent time and project management skills, coupled with a high level of multi-tasking and situational awareness, basic understanding of document and database management, and proficient with all MS applications- Intermediate to advance level.
• The role holder must have substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies, good interpersonal and communication skills, and familiarity in working with faith-based institutions in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024 .

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online