Job Description

Job Description 

Senior Communications Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Organizational Background 

Connected Development [CODE] is a non-government organization [NGO] whose mission is to empower marginalized communities in Africa.

We strengthen local communities by creating platforms for dialogue, enabling informed debate, and building capacities of citizens on how to hold their government accountable through Follow The Money.  CODE provides marginalized and vulnerable communities with resources to amplify their voices with independence and integrity while providing the communities with information that ushers social and economic progress.

To enhance effective democratic governance and accountability, CODE creates platforms [mobile and web technologies] that close the feedback loop between citizens and the government. With global expertise and reach, we focus on community outreach, influencing policies, practices, and knowledge mobilization. 

CODE is calling for a Senior Communications Manager who will join the team to carry out the following 

responsibilities:

• Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy
• Prepare and manage all communications material
• Develop a brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms
• Manage media relations
• Develop contacts with media members, influencers and community leaders
• Lead a team of communication and design professionals.
• Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content.
• Ensure the organisation maintains a positive image by overseeing and approving any company information or announcements before they’re released to the public. 
• Review any promotional or campaign materials to ensure they represent a positive organization image before being published.
• Manage media relations; communications budget and ensure quality control of all information released.
• Determine communications strategies direction, public relations and act as spokesperson on behalf of the Organisation.

Skills & Qualities  

• Bsc or HND in Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing or any other related field
• Proven work experience as a Communications manager or similar role
• Understand principles of copywriting, graphic design, layout and publishing
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing
• Teamwork and the ability to lead and motivate team members to produce high-level, brand-driven content
• Written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
• The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment
• The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content
• Proficiency in the use of G-Suite, word press and graphic design softwares.
• An ego-free attitude when it comes to taking constructive feedback and running with it.

Method of Application: 

Interested candidates should fill the form provided using the link below:

https://forms.gle/xChAnewdNJf6W4NJ6

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.