Communication Officer Job at Dream Center for Young Minds (DCYM)

Dream Centre for Young Minds (DCYM) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO). DCYM Foundation directly benefits children and their families. Through public-private partnership, we carry out intervention programs for vulnerable and at-risked communities on education, healthcare and livelihood in remote villages and slums across Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Officer

Ref ID: PROG08
Location: Abuja
Employee Status: One-year Renewable contract

Job Description

• The Communications Officer will write and distribute content to promote DCYM’s brand, activities or products.
• They will act as a liaison between the organization, the public, and the media to ensure that the brand remains top of mind.

Scope of Work (not all-inclusive)

• Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
• Oversee all creative inputs on company’s communications and publications.
• Host the website and upgrade content regularly.
• Assess program requirements and aid personnel in handling the project well.
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
• Proficiency in design and publishing software.
• Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to management.
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, products and/or services.
• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.
• Preserve and promote company reputation among staff and clients.

Qualification
Desirable experience and characteristics:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in a communications role.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms..
• Strong research, policy development and writing skills.

Deadline: 27th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV in Microsoft Word format through email to: programs@dcymfoundation.org.ng The subject of the email should be the Job Reference, Location and Applicant Full Name; e.g. PROG01 Abuja, ISAAC IBRAHIM.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Applications are processed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if a good application is successful.