Communications Assistant (Service Provider)

Position Brief


CARE is seeking a Communications Assistant to bolster the successful implementation of the Resilience and Social Cohesion (Peace) initiative in Northeast Nigeria. This joint project, executed by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), is funded by the German Government's Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The initiative aims to rebuild essential services, revitalize livelihoods and infrastructure, and strengthen social cohesion by integrating humanitarian, development, and peace interventions to foster transformative change. The Communications Assistant will support all internal and external communication efforts, including email, print, social media, and online platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting and executing effective communication strategies to support project objectives, amplify impact, and ensure our work reaches a broad and relevant audience.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications Strategy Implementation


Execute, implement, and monitor communication strategies, ensuring alignment with Project objectives and guidelines.
Assist in developing external communications, including success stories, reports, and materials that convey project lessons.
Maintain consistent and accurate messaging across all communication channels.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure timely submission of narrative periodic reports and related documents.
Ensure project implementation products adhere to donor branding and marking standards.
Support internal and external learning events, such as webinars and other educational activities.


Content Creation and Management


Generate high-quality, engaging content showcasing project achievements, impact stories, and key messages.
Support content creation for various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and reports.
Oversee the design and production of communication materials like brochures, infographics, videos, and presentations in line with donor communication and branding guidelines.
Manage and update the project's online presence, ensuring timely and relevant content.


Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement


Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to influence key stakeholders and policymakers, maximizing CARE Nigeria's impact in promoting women's and girls' rights.
Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and project participants.
Represent the project at meetings, conferences, and events to promote its goals and objectives.
Ensure the project's participation in relevant activities by other stakeholders.


Media Relations


Establish and maintain relationships with local media outlets.
Under the supervision and approval of the Communications lead, prepare and distribute press releases, media kits, and materials to secure coverage of project activities and achievements.
With the supervision and approval of the Communications lead, coordinate and facilitate media visits, interviews, and press conferences.


Monitoring and Evaluation


Track and analyze the impact of communication and advocacy efforts, using metrics and feedback to refine strategies.
Prepare regular reports on communication activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Support the documentation and dissemination of key learnings and findings from the project using various communication tools to achieve wider reach.
Ensure all communications adhere to Project and CARE branding and visibility guidelines.


Additional Responsibilities:


Other duties as assigned
Contribute to CARE's resource mobilization efforts.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Essential:


Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in communications and advocacy, preferably within the humanitarian or development sector.
Proven track record in developing and implementing successful communication and advocacy strategies.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
Proficiency in using social media platforms, content management systems, and digital marketing tools.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken).


Preferred:


Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience working on donor-funded projects
Knowledge of local languages and context.
Experience in graphic design, photo & video production, or multimedia content creation.


Competencies:


Approachability
Building Effective Teams
Customer Focus
Integrity and Trust
Drive for Results
Comfort around Higher management
Business Acumen
Negotiating
Organizational Agility



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