Senior Communications Specialist Job at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Communications Specialist

Job Location: Abuja 
Job type: Full-time
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35

About the role

• The Senior Communications Specialist is a pivotal member of the Christian Aid Nigeria Country Programme, providing strategic and technical leadership on communications priorities for the Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Led Poultry Transformation Programme (SEPTP) — a Mastercard Foundation-funded initiative designed to empower young persons in Nigeria through inclusive and sustainable growth in the poultry value chain.
• SEPTP seeks to enhance the productivity, inclusivity, and profitability of Nigeria’s poultry sector by empowering youth-led enterprises.

About you

• The role holder should have an education to Degree or equivalent in Mass Communication, Development Communication, Social Sciences, or their equivalent, minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in strategic or development communications within an INGO, donor-funded programme, or media environment, good editorial skills, high proficiency in written/spoken English and ability to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free and accessible.
• He/She should be proficient in digital communication tools, social media platforms, and content management systems, with experience leading media engagement, storytelling, and multimedia production, excellent time and project management skills, coupled with a high level of multitasking and situational awareness, basic understanding of document and database management.
• He/she should be proficient with all MS applications- Intermediate to advanced level, with substantial knowledge of supporting programmes and programme staff in international and national agencies, as well as good interpersonal, communication skills, and team building.
• The role holder should have demonstrable skills in donor visibility management (preferably Mastercard Foundation, FCDO, USAID, or equivalent donors), familiarity with working with faith-based institutions in Nigeria and post graduate qualification or equivalent in journalism and communication.