Communication Assistant (Service Provider)

Position Overview

CARE is seeking a dynamic Communication Assistant to support the successful implementation of the Resilience and Social Cohesion (Peace) project in Northeast Nigeria. This joint initiative, implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and United Children's Fund (UNICEF), is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of the German Government. The project aims to restore essential services, rebuild livelihoods and infrastructure, and enhance social cohesion by bridging humanitarian, development, and peace interventions to foster a transformational process. The Communication Assistant will be responsible for supporting all internal and external communications, including email, print, social media, and online communication. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing effective communication strategies to support our project goals, amplify our impact, and ensure our work reaches a wide and relevant audience.

Scope of Work:

Employment Type: Contract - Service Provider
Job Status: Open to Nigerian nationals only
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Jakusko, Yobe State

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communications Strategy Implementation
- Execute, implement, and monitor communications strategies, ensuring alignment with Project objectives and guidelines
- Support the development of external communications, including success stories, reports, and materials that communicate project lessons
- Maintain consistent and accurate messaging across all communication channels
- Assist with Project narrative reporting by coordinating with the Project Manager to ensure timely submission of periodic reports and related documents
- Ensure proper labeling of project implementation products in compliance with donor branding and marking standards
- Support internal and external learning events, such as webinars and other knowledge-sharing activities

2. Content Creation and Management
- Produce high-quality, engaging content highlighting project achievements, impact stories, and key messages
- Support the creation of content for various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and reports
- Oversee the design and production of communication materials such as brochures, infographics, videos, and presentations in accordance with donor communications and branding guidelines
- Manage and update the project's online presence, ensuring timely and relevant content

3. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to influence key stakeholders and policymakers, ensuring CARE Nigeria has maximum impact in promoting women's and girls' rights
- Identify and engage with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and project participants
- Represent the project at meetings, conferences, and other events to promote its goals and objectives
- Ensure the project is informed about and participates in relevant activities by other stakeholders

4. Media Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with local media houses
- Under the supervision and approval of the Communications lead, prepare and disseminate press releases, media kits, and other materials to secure coverage of project activities and achievements
- Coordinate and facilitate media visits, interviews, and press conferences with the supervision and approval of the Communications lead

5. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Track and analyze the impact of communication and advocacy efforts, using metrics and feedback to refine strategies
- Prepare regular reports on communication activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders
- Support the documentation and dissemination of key learnings and findings from the project using various communication tools to reach a wider audience
- Ensure all communications adhere to Project and CARE branding and visibility guidelines

Additional Responsibilities:
- Contribute to CARE's resource mobilization efforts
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in communications and advocacy, preferably within the humanitarian or development sector
- Proven experience in developing and implementing successful communication and advocacy strategies
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Proficiency in using social media platforms, content management systems, and digital marketing tools
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken)

Desired:
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Experience working on donor-funded projects
- Knowledge of local languages and context
- Experience in graphic design, photo & video production, or multimedia content creation

Core Competencies:
- Approachability
- Building Effective Teams
- Customer Focus
- Integrity and Trust
- Drive for Results
- Comfort around Higher Management
- Business Acumen
- Negotiating
- Organizational Agility