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Job title : Communications and Advocacy Officer
Job Location : Abuja
Deadline : November 11, 2024
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Job Description
- We are seeking a proactive and innovative Communication and Advocacy Officer to lead the organization’s social and behavioral change campaigns, increase online visibility, and manage strategic advocacy efforts.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for amplifying JAREI’s mission and impact through digital platforms, media engagements, and storytelling.
Responsibilities
Digital Campaigns and social media:
- Develop and implement online social and behavioral change campaigns aligned with JAREI’s objectives.
- Manage and grow all social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Thread, YouTube) to enhance the organization’s visibility and engage with diverse audiences.
- Ensure JAREI’s and its donors’ visibility across all digital platforms through targeted messaging and content.
Storytelling and Content Creation:
- Conduct interviews with beneficiaries and communities to gather powerful human-interest /Success stories and case studies that highlight JAREI’s work.
- Write, edit, and publish engaging content, including Videos, Podcast, blog posts, articles, and press releases to showcase JAREI’s achievements.
- Manage the production and distribution of newsletters, reports, and other promotional materials.
Advocacy and Outreach:
- Carry out advocacy visits on behalf of JAREI to engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and partners.
- Develop advocacy materials, such as briefing papers, presentations, and position papers, to influence policy and drive change.
- Support the organization of public events to raise awareness of JAREI’s work and objectives.
Media Engagement:
- Liaise with media outlets to ensure JAREI’s activities and messages are effectively communicated to the public.
- Prepare press releases, organize press briefings, and handle media inquiries as needed.
- Collaborate with communication officers from partner organizations to support joint advocacy initiatives.
Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:
- Support colleagues in identifying and documenting best practices and lessons learned from JAREI’s projects.
- Lead internal and external knowledge-sharing sessions, producing key documents to capture stakeholders’ insights.
- Maintain and update JAREI’s information database, including photo and video collections for future advocacy and reporting use.
Event Planning:
- Provide logistical support for the planning and execution of knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and promotional activities.
- Organize and execute communication activities for key UN events such as World Toilet Day, World Food Day, etc.
- Any other Duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications Strategy, Development Communication, or related field.
- At least 23 years of experience in communication and advocacy, preferably with a development or humanitarian organization.
- Proven experience in managing social media platforms and executing digital marketing campaigns.
- Experience in designing advocacy materials and working with media outlets.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and graphic design tools:(Canva, Adobe Designer etc.).
- Proficiency in using Video editing Tools (Cap-cut, Microsoft adobe Premier or others etc.).
- Proficiency in the use adobe photoshop or alternative;
- Knowledge of web-based management systems is an advantage.
Competencies:
- Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda: Ability to support and implement advocacy strategies.
- Storytelling: Strong writing and content creation skills with a knack for crafting compelling narratives.
- Networking: Experience building relationships with media, government, and community stakeholders.
- Event Planning: Skilled in planning and executing public events.
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