Media and Communications Officer Vacancy At Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Title: Media and Communications Officer

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job Type: Full Time

Department:  Operations

Level: Mid Level

Job Summary

The position is based in Abuja, FCT and reports directly to the Senior Advocacy and Protection Advisor. The Media and Communication Officer is required to provide support to the formulation and implementation of the organization's communication programs in liaison with stakeholders, partners, media and the communities to ensure effective media and communication materials.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop media and communication plan, tools and materials to increase awareness on AAH programming to various stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize communication data and materials.
• Documentation of lessons learnt from the various programme interventions by consolidating regular updates, reports, case studies, briefs and wide range of IEC materials.
• Promote advocacy efforts by developing advocacy messages, materials, tools as well as multimedia content.
• Collect evidence based information and testimonies that AAH can use to inform programming and advocacy.
• Liaise with media outlets to package information and ensure external visibility with appropriate information and messages targeting a wider audience, including preparation of talking points, media briefs and press releases.
• Document and share good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities at the local community and state levels.
• Perform additional activities as requested by the Senior Advocacy and Protection Advisor, and other members of the coordination team.
• Liaise with media outlets to ensure external visibility with appropriate information and messages targeting a wider audience, including preparation of talking points, media briefs and press releases.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications  and  Journalism, Media Studies, relevant discipline.
• At least 1- 2 years of relevant experience in journalism, media relations or communications.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Good photography and videography skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of video and photo editing softwares.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word) and graphic designing
• Experience in designing and leading media campaign or communication strategies.
• Previous experience in the humanitarian or development context
• Familiarity with Northeast Nigeria context is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Hausa or Kanuri (written and spoken) will be an asset.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

How to Apply

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Closing Date

The deadline for this position is Monday, August 20, 2018 at 5.00 pm

Advert may close before the due date once we receive application from qualified candidates.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Good luck!!!