VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - Communications and Knowledge Management Consultant, Inclusive Food Systems Project (IFSP)
ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Communications and Knowledge Management Consultant, Inclusive Food Systems Project (IFSP) within the organisation.
The IFSP Communications Consultant will support the Food and Agriculture unit in line with ActionAid Nigeria’s (AAN’s) and IFSP Communication Strategy; plan and carry out public affairs community relations and publicity in order to influence and inform AAN’s Stakeholders, Staff, and Donors in the organisation’s thematic areas. S/he will liaise with the communications coordinator in providing support for the different activities of the project on publications, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.
The Communication Consultant is also responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting and executing the project and organisation’s communications strategy, support in managing organisation’s prioritised social media channels.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree in communications, socials sciences or arts/humanities is essential.
- Membership of NUJ, APCON and other relevant professional bodies is desirable.
Experience
- At least 3 years' work experience 2 of which should be in communication and M&E field in the development sector is essential
- Website development and digital communications experience is essential
- Capacity building experience, including training and facilitating is essential
- Knowledge of the Agricultural sector is desirable.
- Experience working with the media is desirable.
Skill/Abilities •
- Online i.e. website management and digital communications
- Understanding of the role of advocacy work and communication in development.
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
- Good computer skills, especially in the use of publishing tools
- Multi-tasking skills
- Public Speaking skills
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
All interested candidates should send their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in single MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Communications and Knowledge Management Consultant – Abuja
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th September 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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