Communications Specialist at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We seek applications from qualified persons to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Akwa Ibom
Reporting Line: Director of Programmes

Background

• The Accelerating Control for HIV Epidemic Project (ACE) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is a 5 year funded project implemented in Akwa Ibom & Cross River States.
• Implementation is targeted at achieving epidemic control thereby reducing transmission and improving the quality of life of those living with HIV.

Job Summary

• The Communications Specialist will manage all ECEWS internal and external communications of all projects and representing the project to extemal audiences

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of internal and external communications strategies for the organization
• Support maintenance of social media platforms, databases, and knowledge management systems
• Provide support towards content development for ECEWS ACE 5
• Assist in the production of day-to-day content across all ECEWS communications platforms focusing on the newsletter and digital content, website articles, blogs, press releases and updates and content for social media
• In coordination with all ECEWS projects, develop regular communication material highlighting ACE 5 activities and achievements and/or engagements
• Assist in rolling out media events such as press conferences/media briefings, external interviews with media houses, campaigns, etc.
• Draft, translate and disseminate media products (media advisories, press releases, brief notes, etc)
• Development of communication materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases coordination with the ACE 5 project management team and ECEWS Senior leadership
• Review of reference materials, identification of reference materials for retention and maintenance of information database and photo library
• Take part in communication activities including information campaigns where applicable (World AIDS Day, etc)
• In collaboration with other Program teams assist in identifying and drafting success stones and compiling lessons leant
• Assist in implementing social media strategy and campaign, including content development, dialogue monitoring as well as feedback collection
• Updating and maintaining online platforms support design of content including graphic designs for digital distribution
• Content development and design of high-quality Information Education and Communication (EC) materials, factsheets, and other publications
• Deliver creative infographics and technical solutions for print electronic and animated presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA or MA / M.Sc in Communications, or Business Computing with Public Health Bias
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a similar role with a local or international Organization
• Industry’s certification and membership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge, Skills  and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with strategic communication on HIV prevention, care and treatment
• Brand managament and ability to create new ideas, products, including creative contributions
• Exceptional creative and adaptive writing skills that out across writing and review of program reports, success stories, advocacy briefs and preparation of scene setters
• Design and graphics skill and ability to represent program results with graphics, messaging in diverse audiences identification of the suited communication channels based on the target audience, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Ability to work in a team under tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Remuneration
We have a competitive compensation package.

Deadline: 30th August, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to “Human Resources Unit” via: career@ecews.org

Note

• Application must explicitly state their full names with the position and location applied for in the subject of the email.
• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• ECEWS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).