We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world
treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and
that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for
children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career,
along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity,
and integrity are highly valued.
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our
personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.
Job Title: Social Media and Communication Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Advocacy
Job No: sav-75464
Role Purpose
The Social Media and Communication Officer will provide
guidance and support to staff throughout the country on ensuring appropriate
web and social media coverage, documentation and representation of Save the
Children’s work in Nigeria. The post
holder will lead and coordinate the implementing of a range of exciting
projects for the team including but not limited to creation of internal and
external communications materials (including but not limited to brochures, info
graphics, project/programme profiles, videos and newsletters), information
management tasks, building a social media profile, leading on member and donor
engagement for support to fundraising and visibility of country programmes
across SCI, and will oversee the creation of a wide range of communications,
media and information content. He/she will ensure adherence to Save the
Children’s brand, policy as well as procedures and that the rights of families
and children are respected in all materials produced and disseminated (voice,
photo, video, written).
S/he will be working in rapid-onset or slow onset/ chronic
emergencies. The role is to deliver
vital information and communication products that enable excellent coverage and
reflection of country programs and responses for the media, key stakeholders,
partners and fundraising activities for members and across Save the Children
International.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Media
Manager
Closely Works With: Director of Advocacy and Campaigns,
Information and Communication Coordinator, Advocacy, KM, BCC and Campaign Staff
Key Areas of
Accountability:
Raise the profile of Save the Children in Nigeria, both
nationally and internationally. Ensure
that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are
uniformly and consistently followed across the Nigerian Country Office.
Plan and execute strategic communications (all channels) to
increase engagement, visibility and voice for SCI’s programs
Social Media
- Build engagement and manage social media profiles for SCI to enhance voice, awareness and relevance
- Identify and adapt relevant social media trends to increase engagement
- Identify, escalate and manage issues when required with the support of senior colleagues
- Ensure timely, regular and live updates on existing activities across Nigeria on our various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram. YouTube and Twitter)
- Engage in social media outreach activities and devise social media toolkits and tweet sheets based on the priorities identified.
- Work closely with the media manager on the production and dissemination of materials for print/online/voice/visual.
Information and
Communications
- Lead on information and communication flows between all in-country programs and a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
- Produce communications and information materials, such as, brochures, info graphics, project/programme profiles, videos and newsletters etc; to build the Country Response’s visibility and engagement with Save the Children members, Regional Office/Centre, partners and relevant stakeholders to support programmes, advocacy and programmes;
- Produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to emergency situation, campaigns and Save the Children’s response and programmes – including key messages, Q&A’s, briefings and factsheets;
- Oversee the production of community-facing communications materials to support programmes;
- Work with the Knowledge Management focal person on the production of compelling photo stories, case studies and audio-visual materials from the field to highlight Save the Children`s work, including the commissioning of photography and film when required and in line with SCI policies and procedures (all consent on file and available)
- Tailor communication styles to different audiences with responsibility for ensuring terminology, branding and visibility in all materials, and ensure that SCI’s mandate as an impartial, neutral and humanitarian organisation is imparted in all communications;
- Successfully promoting and strengthening the profile of SCI in Nigeria through the social media and other exhibition opportunities
- Work with celebrities and social media influencers to engage strategic audiences
- Evaluate results and impact of communications activities
- Ensure that relevant programs have communication plans, oversee and support the implementation of communications plans;
- Build the capacity of partner organizations’ for communications, as well as ensuring any joint communications projects are in-line with SCI policies and standards, including branding and visibility;
- Building and maintaining effective relationships:
- Sourcing out Celebrities with high presence on Social Media and engaging them for strategic communications.
- Identifying and engaging communications consultants in Nigeria with support from the procurement and logistics department.
- Improve internal communications at the country, regional and global level and ensure updates are produced and circulated highlighting successes and sharing best practices.
Skills and Behaviours
(our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing
resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see
fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying
appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Creates a managerial environment within the communications
team to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and
their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and
encourages their team to do the same
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country and
global scale
Collaboration:
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and
maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external
partners and supporters
Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able
to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust
and confidence
Displays consistent excellent judgment
Experience and Skills
- Graduated with Degree in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations from a recognized higher educational institution
- A minimum of 2 years work experience, preferably in similar positions in INGOs in Nigeria
- Proven experience of developing and managing the production of communications materials for INGOs or other similar organisations. Can produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to both programme support and humanitarian situation – including key messages, Q&A’s and factsheets, case studies, press releases, media statements, briefs etc.;
- Evidence of excellent English verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, partners and the ‘general public’. Ability to strategically target a wide-range of audiences is essential.
- Excellent relationship building skills;
- Creativity and desire to learn
- The ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, with changing deadlines and priorities;
- Experience in leading information and communication flows between a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to gather case studies, testimonies and information on different programmes. Excellent IT skills, especially in Powerpoint, Sharepoint, social media analytics, and experience with design softwares such as Photoshop is an advantage;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy;
- An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support;
- Ability to fact check, proofread, edit and draft materials;
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment and interest in Save the Children's mission, vision and values. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people
suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organisation and all
candidates will be therefore be subject to this scrutiny.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International
does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process.
Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary
to the values and practices of our organization.
Due to the volume of applications received, Save the
Children may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children
reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
Application Deadline
19th October, 2018
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
