New Job Opportunity for Communication, Media and Public Relations Advisor

Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s
development organizations in the world. We work in 72 countries around
the world, to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of
poverty.

Plan’s vision is a world in which all children realise their
full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity.
Our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of
deprived children. Plan Internationals an Independent International
Non-Governmental Organiation with no religious or political
affiliations.

Plan International Nigeria focuses on health, education, governance, and
participation, economic security and protection for children. Plan
Nigeria works with communities, civil society partners, government at
all levels and the private sector in advancing and protecting the rights
of children.

As part of the process of expanding and strengthening our operations in
Nigeria, Plan International Nigeria seeks to recruit the position of:

Job Title: Communication, Media and Public Relations Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Department: Country Communication Unit
Report to: The Country Director
Duration: Three years in the first instance (Renewable).

Purpose

• To coordinate advice and implement communication and Public
  Relations programs, projects and activities, and to contribute to Plan
  International Nigeria becoming a recognized voice for child rights,
  children’s issues and poverty eradication in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy and annual plans for improved internal and external communication.
• Support program and advocacy initiatives of Plan-International,
  Nigeria with technical coordination and advice to their communication
  plans to meet the required standards
• Support the production of Plan International Nigeria’s corporate program reports/documents to meet the required standards
• Contribute to sharing and learning about Plan International
  Nigeria’s program through efficient use of internal and external
  communication channels and systems to ensure Plan
• Supports measures to strengthen the capacity of staff to
  communicate using a variety of channels and for different audiences to
  support the effective dissemination of Plan programmes and projects.
• Support/facilitate media visits at country level to ensure the
  objectives of such visits are well met Produces, manages and monitors
  communication budget of the country office to ensure value for money is
  attained at all times
• Support the campaign, ensure media contribution, support and take initiatives towards campaign objectives in the country.
• Liaise with regional communication specialists to share
  experiences and best practices on international and national campaign
  issues.
• Produces campaign reports and media type productions and promote
  girls through case studies and assist other Plan International Offices
  in productions about girls.
• Efficient management of communication in crisis/disaster
  situations to create the right environment. Report on emergency/disaster
  situations according to required standards
• Set up and ensure that data bank and resource centre have
  updated information for storytelling and provide information for
  internal and external audiences. Proper documentation of Plan
  information is available at all times
• Comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to safeguard and protect children from all forms of abuse.
• Perform any other work related duties to be assigned to support the attainment of organizational goals.
• Facilitate the creation of a strong professional image at Plan
  international Nigeria amongst external media to reach the right audience
• Organize the rollout of corporate and region-wide initiatives on
  communications at country level to promote Plan International Nigeria.
• Develop and manage relationships with national media,
  journalist networks as well as NGOs and government authorities in the
  area of communication to ensure Plan communications reach the right
  audience

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience required for the Role
Gained through education, training, and experience:

Qualification and Experience

• At least first Degree; a Master’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications and Public Relations, or related degrees.
• At least, Five (5) years of relevant professional experience
  including management and implementation of communication strategies, and
  communications and marketing products
• Strong background in communication and public relationship and appreciable national network.
• Experience in the NGO sector preferably with child rights and community development background

Demonstrated Behaviors needed by the Post-holder to successfully perform the role:

• Promotes innovation and learning
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and budgets
• Ability to facilitate participative processes that aim to decision making and agreement
• Strong competencies to plan, prioritize, and execute autonomously with strategic approach
• Capacity to prioritize subjects based on an adequate reading of local reality
• Creativity and innovation
• Communicates clearly and effectively

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the communication procession and excellent understanding on Nigeria’s media and communication environment:
• Knowledge in building individual and organizational capacity in communications and PR skills.
• Excellent ICT skills – use of basic applications and social media savvy.
• Excellent writing, editing and reviewing skills – fluent in the
  English. Ability to speak French language will be an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in working with local and international media and liaising media activities in a national and regional environment

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice:

• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Excellent writing, editing and reviewing skills – fluent in the English
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Ability to understand different cultural contexts and marketing/PR realities related development issues would be an advantage.
• Able “to put in practice” concepts and strategic thinking

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a
comprehensive cover letter setting out your reason for applying for the
post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
that feel you can bring to the role to: plannigeriajobs@gmail.com

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

 
Deadline  21st September, 2015