Communication Strategist in a Non-governmental Organisation

Hamilton Lloyd & Associates – Our client, a NGO is seeking to employ the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position below for a period of 3 months:

Job Title: Communication Strategist

Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract (3 months)

Job Descriptions

• As Communication Strategist, you will oversee all external communications for the Organization for the next 3 months, ensuring its message is consistent and engaging.
• Prepare Media strategy plan for the Organization
• Represent the Organization to stakeholders, interested parties, and the public.
• Serve as the company spokesperson to the media and the general public.
• Plan and implement coordinated campaigns that achieve results on time and within budget
• Write fundraising-related content to inspire donations and communicate the impact of support given; Help to develop online, direct mail and direct engagement fundraising campaigns that engage individual and corporate donors
• Work content that helps build brand recognition
• Prepare detailed media reports, press releases, and marketing materials, Issue press releases, arrange interviews, and compile press kits.
• Externally communicate with the media and other interested parties to announce the new project on COVID-19 and discuss organizational changes in a way that attempts to maintain a positive image of the Organization.
• Initiate and manage relationships with media agencies.
• Developing and managing organization’s visual brand and messaging
• Manage all online content, including organization’s website, social media and third-party website listings
• Oversee all aspect of communication for the Organization as it concerns prints, TV, Radio, social media and public Relation.
• Develop, provide and formalize strategic internal communications counsel and train staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with clients and partners to develop successful communication strategies.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to expand the Organization’s brand
• Initiate and manage relationships with media agencies.
• Produce reports summarizing performance and impact for external and internal audiences

Skills / Qualifications

• Essential Experience in communications, including developing and/or implementing a wide-ranging communications strategy.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills, particularly conveying legal or technical information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to produce inspiring and engaging content.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work with autonomy, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with advocacy and other colleagues to ensure consistent messaging.
• Experience of design software, such as InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator, as well as printing and production processes would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written). An additional language would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across cultures.
• Desirable relevant qualification in Communications or another relevant field.

Deadline: 12th August, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their professional CV and Cover Letter to: hamiltonlloyd2020@gmail.com with the “Job title” as subject of the email.