Communications Officer – Northern Education Initiative Plus Job at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Creative has been in Nigeria since 2004, and is currently accepting applications from senior and mid-level candidates for long-term positions for an anticipated agriculture value chain and competitiveness development program in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Officer – Northern Education Initiative Plus
Location: Abuja
Appointment Type: Temporary 

Project Summary

• The Northern Education Initiative Plus project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The Communications Officer will manage the public affairs and information operations of the Northern Education Initiative Plus in Bauchi, Sokoto and the head office in Abuja.

Reporting & Supervision

• This position is located in Abuja, with frequent travel to Bauchi and Sokoto States and covers a period from June- August, 2018
• The position holder reports to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates and implements communications outreach activities for the dissemination of information on project activities
• Creates and implements public relations programs to release positive publicity about the program through various media.
• Advises and counsels program on public relations techniques impacting program activities including potential problems and opportunities in the various communities served
• Promotes communication to the USAID Mission about the project for dissemination on Mission web pages or to other USAID Missions and to HQ for publication in quarterly newsletters and web
• Writes news releases, success stories, daily reports, weekly reports, quarterly reports, and other project documents.

Key Areas of Accountability During the Period

• With technical direction from the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, provide editorial inputs and design to the project’s third quarterly report for submission to USAID
• Organize a high profile activity within the USAID Mission to improve visibility for the project and promote recently produced community outreach videos
• Work with thematic leads to promote outreach messages using produced edutainment resources such as videos, Interactive Voice Mobile Messages, posters and radio spots
• Working closely with the media producer, produce radio edutainment drama promoting enrollment, retention and transition in formal and non-formal schools for broadcast on radio stations in Bauchi and Sokoto states,
• Produce bi-weekly newsletters keeping stakeholders and partners of the project informed of progress and update on activities
• Train Civil Society Organizations to use media resources and other ICT innovation for community outreach activities
• Visit states regularly to collate success stories on the project for widespread dissemination
• Work collaboratively with other thematic leads to provide communications support when necessary including attending events and activities.

Deadline: 30th May, 2018.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Resume with brief Cover Letter as ONE MS Word document or PDF to: recruiting@crea-neiplus.com Please specify the position in the subject line of the email.

Note: Only finalists will be, please contacted. No phone calls.