Senior Programme Coordinator, Communications needed at Christian Aid

About the Role

• The role will manage the strategic and social behaviour change communications efforts of the Nigeria country programme.
• The role holder will lead the development and execution of the strategic communications strategy of the country programme (including large-scale institutional donor-funded projects), ensuring to raise Christian Aids profile among key stakeholders in Nigeria, support the policy and advocacy priorities and facilitating sustainable behaviour change to support individual programme objectives.
• The role manages branding, serves as a spokesperson for the organisation where required, provides technical guidance and oversight for the inclusion of behaviour change programming across the three programme areas Health and Human Development, Democracy and Good Governance and Humanitarian and Sustainable Livelihoods.
• The role holder will also provide technical support for campaigns, awareness-raising, and support to partners.

About You

• You are required to have a Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication, Development Communication, Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• You must have good editorial skills, high proficiency in written/spoken English and the ability to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free and accessible.
• You must have significant working experience in a similar position with an INGO.
• You must have excellent time and project management skills, coupled with a high level of multi-tasking and situational awareness.
• You are required to have a basic understanding of document and database management.
• You must be proficient with all MS applications- Intermediate to advanced level.
• You must have substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies.
• Good interpersonal, communication and team-building skills are essential for this role