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Job Title: Communication Officer
Position Summary
- The Communication Officer will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing all project’s communication strategies in the state.
- The role includes creating compelling content to highlight project impacts, managing media and stakeholder relationships, overseeing visibility activities, and ensuring consistent branding across all platforms.
- The officer will support advocacy and public engagement efforts to amplify GPD’s mission and enhance the visibility of all interventions in the state.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication plans to promote GPD’s programs, success stories, and organizational image in the state.
- Collaborate with the Communication Coordinator and IT Manager to develop, edit, and disseminate press releases, human interest stories, and newsletters on field activities for publication on GPD’s website and social media platforms.
- Develop regular engaging content of activities in the state and sharing with the Communication Coordinator and IT Manager.
- Laise with the Communication Coordinator to Produce high-quality communication materials flyers, and infographics for state activities.
- Support program teams in documenting project activities and capturing stories of change from the field.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure that all communication materials adhere to donor visibility guidelines and GPD’s brand standards.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly communication reports.
- Support GPD resource mobilization
- Carry out other task assigned by management
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc / HND in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in communications, media relations, or advocacy, preferably within NGOs
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce content for diverse audiences.
- Basic photography and videography skills
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent writing and editing skills for developing press releases, human interest stories, newsletters, and social media content.
- Basic graphic design and visual storytelling abilities, including use of tools like Canva or Photoshop, plus photography and videography skills.
- Ability to translate complex project information into compelling stories and messages tailored for diverse audiences.
- Good understanding of branding and donor visibility guidelines to ensure consistent and compliant communication outputs.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, able to build relationships with media outlets, partners, and community stakeholders.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is 14th July, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title and location as the subject of the mail. (E.g: Field Officers Edo North (or Edo Central).
Note: Candidates should indicate their preferred senatorial district (Edo North or Edo Central) in their application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Official Website: https://globalpeacedev.org/
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