VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Job Title: Communication Officer
Location: Abuja
Vacancy Type: Fixed-term, renewable

Terms of Reference
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive communications strategy and work plan for FIDA Nigeria and its projects, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall objectives.

• Draft and publish press statements that advocate for issues or reflect views within FIDA Nigeria’s mandate, subject to approval by the Communications Officer.

• Plan, organize, and implement media and communication campaigns, including press conferences, advocacy events, and media briefings.

• Create, edit, and produce video content, with a focus on documentary storytelling that highlights FIDA Nigeria’s impact.

• Regularly develop and publish the periodic FIDA Alert, ensuring it is timely, accurate, and aligned with FIDA’s advocacy goals.

• Develop engaging content for the E-LOYA magazine, ensuring its relevance to current events and FIDA Nigeria’s priorities.

• Maintain an active and engaging presence across FIDA’s social media platforms by populating them with up-to-date information on branch and national activities.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with media partners to ensure broad coverage of FIDA’s activities, initiatives, and campaigns.

• Monitor, maintain, and periodically upgrade FIDA Nigeria’s website by uploading information, re-designing pages as necessary, and ensuring it remains a vital communication tool for the organization.

• Provide IT support to the National Secretariat, including troubleshooting and maintaining systems and networks to ensure smooth operations.

• Participate in or support courtesy visits to key partners and stakeholders alongside National Officers, or on their behalf, when necessary.

• Represent FIDA Nigeria at meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences related to publicity, media, IT, and communications, with prior approval from the National Executive Committee.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments to foster synergy and ensure the successful implementation of projects and activities.

• Assist in the production of advocacy and promotional materials, such as brochures, newsletters, banners, and flyers, for various FIDA Nigeria programs.

• Maintain a media archive of FIDA Nigeria’s media appearances, publications, and other communication outputs for easy reference.

• Assist in monitoring media trends, evaluating the effectiveness of FIDA Nigeria’s communication strategies, and providing recommendations for improvement.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the National President/Country Vice President, National Publicity Secretary, or the Program Manager.
Competencies:

1. Professionalism:
   • Demonstrates professional competence in women’s and children’s rights, the rule of law, and an understanding of related national, regional, and international policies.
   • Demonstrates knowledge of the program management cycle, including monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
   • Ability to identify and contribute to solutions for communication and media-related challenges with persistence and dedication.
   • Efficient in meeting deadlines, ensuring high-quality results, and maintaining professionalism at all times.
   
2. Teamwork:
   • Ability to work effectively with colleagues across FIDA Nigeria to achieve organizational goals.
   • Willingness to actively solicit input from others and value the contributions of all team members.
   • Flexibility in learning from others and supporting team decisions.
   
3. Planning & Organizing:
   • Ability to set clear priorities and manage multiple tasks while coordinating with other team members and stakeholders.
   • Foresight to anticipate potential risks or challenges and make contingency plans accordingly.
   
4. Communication:
   • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and compellingly for various audiences, including the preparation of detailed reports, briefs, and presentations.
   
   • Capacity to present issues in a clear and concise manner, articulating options, conveying essential information, and making recommendations with confidence.
   Qualifications:
   
   • A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Arts, or related field.
   
   • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in communications, social media management, content creation, or related areas.
   
   • Proficiency in graphic design software such as Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, or CorelDraw.
   • Photography skills are highly desirable.
   
   • Knowledge of WordPress for website management, including maintenance, traffic monitoring, and performance analysis.
   
   • Strong oral and written communication skills with a creative flair for engaging audiences.
   
   • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
   
   • Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team across various locations, respecting different perspectives and ideas.
   
   • Confidence and enthusiasm in both formal and informal communication with external partners and internal teams.
   
   • Passion for social change, with an interest in gender equality, human rights, social justice, and civic engagement.
   
   • Exceptional professionalism, strong follow-through, and excellent interpersonal skills.
   • Personal qualities of humility, self-reflection, and a good sense of humor are a plus.
   • Willingness to travel within and outside Nigeria as needed.
   
   
   Application Instructions:
   Qualified candidates are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae and application, addressed to the Country Vice-President/National President, to hr@fida.org.ng.
   The subject of the e-mail should be “Application for Communication Officer”.
   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline 7th Feb 2025