Information and Communication Officer Needed at Save the Children March, 2015 (B.Sc/B.A/B.Eng)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. This role will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Information and Communication Officer

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications

    B.Sc/B.A/B.Eng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience of 2-3 years, managing a team, leading communication activities (including information management);
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’;
    Experience of effective spokesperson across a range of media;
    Excellent relationship building skills in order to work for limited periods within programmes.
    Ability to deliver high-quality photographs and case studies from affected communities.
    Experience of delivering training, presentations and other capacity building activities to varied audiences, ideally within a country programme;
    Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word.

Job Description

    The Information & Communications Coordinator will prepare communications outputs such as situation reports and key messages for advocacy and for media, lead on information management tasks, help to build profile and gather powerful communications materials as well as rising to the challenge of other tasks such as supporting the completion of donor proposals. In most circumstances, the post-holder will also be expected to mentor and/or capacity build existing country and field programme staff.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

    Applications received after the stated closing date above will not be considered.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31st March, 2015