Communications & Partnership Assistant at Nuru Nigeria

Job Title: Communications & Partnership Assistant

Position Summary

• The Communications & Partnership Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of Nuru Nigeria’s communication strategies.
• This position involves working closely with the Leadership and Partnership Director to create and disseminate compelling content across various channels.

Reporting and Supervision

• The Communication & Partnership Assistant will report to the Leadership and Partnership Director.

Key Responsibilities
Content creation:

• Support in developing engaging and impactful content for various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, websites, and press releases.
• Conduct interviews, write success stories, and capture multimedia content from the field.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and update Nuru Nigeria’s social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and engage with the online community.

Media Relations:

• Assist in developing relationships with media outlets and key stakeholders.
• Draft press releases, media kits, and handle media inquiries.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including emails, announcements, and notifications

Event Support:

• Assist in organising and coordinating events, including workshops, conferences, and community outreach programs.
• Capture and document key moments during events.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with program teams to gather information and updates.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, and other team members to enhance content.
• Provide administrative support to the communication team
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in communication

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, preferably in a non-profit or development context.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Proficient in social media management.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools is a plus.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Passion for community development and eradicating poverty.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 18th January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Note

• Non-discriminatory employment clause
• Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age, disability or health status.
• The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant’s information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer.
• Please note that only suitable and qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.