Job Title: Public Engagement, Outreach, and Partnerships Lead
Job Location: Abuja Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Job Responsibility:
- Design and implementation of public engagement and outreach initiatives
- Strategic positioning and partnerships (corporate/private and public sector)
- Proactive media engagement and management
- Knowledge Development and Management
- Effective Team Management
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in mass media, public relations, journalism, international relations or related studies
Experience:
Master’s Degree with 5 years or Bachelor’s with 7 years of progressively responsible for teams with relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media and or fundraising/corporate communication, advocacy, Public Relations, project management, brand management including Work experience in conflict related contexts, ideally at national or regional level is an asset
Demonstrated experience in partnership development, collaboration and management is required
Demonstrated skills and experience in media and public engagement through dynamic platforms is required.
Experience in communications for development is not mandatory but an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.
Experience in leading teams to create highly effective content targeting various audiences for use on digital platforms and mainstream media using innovative approaches and tools is required
Experience in the United Nations, a governmental, other multilateral or civil society organization is an asset.
Language Requirements: English Proficiency. Other official language of the UN will be desirable.