Communication Advisor, Abuja (Temporary)

Overview

The Communications Advisor will primarily work to increase MCGL’s visibility by developing well written information, knowledge and communication products using high quality photos, videos, infographics and etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of key information resources such as Fact Sheets, News Letters, IEC Materials and inputs reports to support advocacy and create visibility
• Engage with MCGL implementation team including local implementing partners to identify and develop success stories in a high-quality manner
• Design creative content, posts and campaigns along with a regular publishing schedule on approved platforms to enhance project visibility
• Develop infographics using available data to present core messages and organize complex information into visual representations;
• Lead on the development of new communications activities aimed at expanding MCGL’s digital reach and engagement with the communities served.
• Support the production of quality presentations for MCGL activities for profile raising and building our reach.
• Support the production of quality statutory reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual report, ensuring they have high impact,
• Develops capacity building activities for staff to enhance their ability to communicate about project achievements/position Jhpiego and provide editorial services for documents and presentations, including formatting, style and accuracy of a text, grammar and punctuation and copy editing
• Undertake duties as specified by the Project Director and other assigned authorities.

Required Qualification

• Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in knowledge management and communications; i)public health; and ii) Infographics iii) USAID development projects;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in GBV, Women, and children’s rights or human rights projects – creating advocacy contents (evidence would be produced before test).
• Experience in communications, including developing and/or implementing a wideranging communications product.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, particularly conveying legal or technical information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to produce inspiring and engaging content.
• Experience of design software, such as InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator, as well as printing and production processes would be an advantage.
• High level of IT competency, including with WordPress, infographics and database or CRM systems.
• Experience of SharePoint and/or Salesforce would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across cultures.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work with autonomy, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with USAID funded projects will be an added advantage.

SALARY: 40,000 PER DAY