JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:CommunicationsCoordinator

Location:Abuja, Nigeria

Reporting to:Policy, Advocacy & Campaign Manager

Line Management: Communications Intern

Grade:7

Job Purpose

The Communications Coordinator who reports to thePolicy, Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, will be responsible for carrying out ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) Communication Strategy; plan and carry out public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, Partners and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas.

S/he will liaise with and provide support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate and act as the central communications point for national media activities in Nigeria
  2. Develop and implement innovative and effective communication and media strategies for ActionAid Nigeria
  3. Coordinate other AAN communications strategies for all initiatives including fundraising and marketing projects
  4. Responsible for the management of documentation and publishing of all AAN manuals and publications.
  5. Building the capacity of AAN Staff and its partners in understanding, documentation and communication of AAN’s thematic areas.
  6. Support the development and strengthening of partnerships among stakeholders, government departments and NGOs for effective collaboration and co-ordination on strategic national & global concerns.
  7. Coordinating the annual review of AAN communications work.
  8. Oversee content development for AAN policy influencing, website and other social media platform.
  9. To provide a public relation function by building and maintaining contacts with media, donors and supportersincluding popular media, celebrity and political circles in order to raise AAN’s profile.
  10. Oversee production of digital and multimedia communications content to promote AAN’s brand.
  11. Any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:AAN Staff

External:The Media, Relevant Government Agencies, Donor Community, Partners, INGO Community and other stakeholders.

Persons Specifications

Attributes/Skills / Essential / Desirable
Education/
Qualifications /
  • First degree in communications, socials sciences or arts/humanities
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  • Masters degree in a relevant field
  • Membership of NUJ and other relevant professional bodies

Experience /
  • At least 7 years work experience 4 of which should have been spent in the development sector
  • 3 years experience managing communication and advocacy projects and working with the media.
  • Website development/management and digital communications
  • Capacity building experience including training, facilitating, coaching and mentoring
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  • Experience as a media focal person for an organisation/department
  • Experience as a reporter, sub editor or proof reader
  • Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same

Skill Abilities /
  • Online i.e. website management and digital communications
  • Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development.
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
  • Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Public Speaking skills
  • Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities /
  • A personof integrity
  • Creative and takes initiative.
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
  • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
  • A self motivated person able to work without close supervision
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  • Effectively promote AAN’s mission, values and objectives

Signed by:______

Communication Coordinator

Signed by: ______

Policy, Advocacy & Campaign Manager