Communications Coordinator – BMZ-TDA Project at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

Job Title: Communications Coordinator – BMZ-TDA Project

To reinforce and keep pace with the growth of the Nigerian Country office team, we are looking for a Communications Coordinator.
The work hours for this position are 40 Hours/week.
This position is only filled locally, with contractual conditions of Nigeria. An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the implementation of the communications strategy and systems for the country office in line with CBM International requirements.
• Lead the development of CBM International Nigeria country programme’s communication and visibility strategy and plan in line with CBM’s and the donor’s communication policies and procedures, with guidance from the Communication team at the regional and International offices.
• Lead in the development of external and internal materials on methods related to the activity and edit communication materials, memos, and other analytical documents.
• Lead in communications plans for a variety of stakeholder groups, create relevant messaging and materials, and implement communications strategies in line with the the CBM communication guielines and other project branding guidelines.
• Support in developing and maintaining CBM International social media platforms (if applicable), to promote internet-based knowledge sharing for the country office and its projects.
• Develop and deliver appropriate training programs, workshops, forums, and other public outreach campaigns to raise awareness of CBM International interventions in Nigeria.
• Coordinate marketing and promotion of the CBM International’s activity in Nigeria.
• Work with implementing partners to develop relevant communication materials at the project level.
• Develop specific targeted communication objectives and communication plans.
• Work with the MEAL Officers to compose, edit, design, record, produce publications such as newsletters, leaflets, and brochures etc, and contribute to knowledge management.
• Train CBM partners on the standards of communication for development.
• Carry out other duties, as assigned.

These are your qualifications

• University degree in communications, journalism, international relations or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in a similar role, or as a writer in communications for development, preferably within donor-funded programmes.
• Experience working in NGO communications would be considered an asset.
• Experience in communications strategy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining social media campaigns.
• Experience in digital communications and social media.
• Experience in corporate writing and editing.
• Experience in managing donor visibility.
• Experience with media liaison.
• Experience in NGO/humanitarian communications.
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
• Reflects CBM values in daily work.
• Fluency in written and oral English.
• Willingness to travel to the field on a regular basis

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 10th/December/2024. Therefore, 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:

• Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
• A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
• We look forward to receiving your application! 
• We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
• Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!.

Website:

Official Job Website: https://jobs.cbm.org/