Vacancy Announcement - Communications Assistant, Strengthening Collaborative Actions and Leveraging Partnerships for Expansion and Use of NSR Project (SCALE-NSR) - Abuja
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 Assistant on the Strengthening Collaborative Actions and Leveraging Partnerships for Expansion and Use of NSR (SCALE-NSR) project:
Communications Assistant, Strengthening Collaborative Actions and Leveraging Partnerships for Expansion and Use of NSR Project (SCALE-NSR) - Abuja
The post holder will support the implementation of communications, media engagement, and outreach activities for the SCALE-NSR project. The role will focus on content development, media engagement, branding, and documentation.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- Minimum of National Diploma in communications, socials sciences or arts/humanities is essential.
Experience
- At least two (2) years’ work experience in Website development and digital communications is essential.
- Capacity building experience includes training and facilitation is essential.
- Proven experience in running social media campaigns leading, digital advocacy, and branding initiatives is essential.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience in producing diverse communication materials is essential.
- Experience working with the media is desirable.
Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same is desirable.
Skill/Abilities
- Expertise in social media management, website content development, and multimedia production.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communication products and deadlines simultaneously.
- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
- A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
Please refer to the website - https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for appropriate detailed job descriptions and application forms.
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Communications Assistant, SCALE-NSR Project- 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 Wednesday, 7th January 2026. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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