VACANCY/JOB: Communications Specialist, ISNAD-Africa
The International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa) in Ibadan, Nigeria is a non-government organisation that is committed to raising global and multi-stakeholder support for green growth in Africa through various programmes and initiatives. Please, see more details about the organisation at www.isnad-africa.org
ISNAD-Africa invites applications for the role of a Communications Specialist role to support her organisational and programme operations.
Roles
Overall organisational communications strategy
Develop and implement overall digital marketing strategies as well as social media campaigns, including analytics and branding
Content creation and community management of online digital networking and convergence platform
Engagement with partners and media organisations
Audio-visual writing reporting and presentations
Skill Set
Required
Excellent and dynamic communications strategist and a community builder
Demonstrated expertise and experience as a Social Media Manager (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) – including analytics and reporting
Ability to conduct research and critical thinking for effective content creation and Content SEO
Excellent professional presentation and public speaking and writing skills with data and storytelling
Excellent proficiency in English language (writing and speaking) is required
Any or a combination of some of the following would added advantage, however, they are not required:
Experience on green growth, environment, sustainable development, climate change, nature conservation or other related themes and follows recent trends in this field. This may be waved for well-experienced candidates.
Proficiency in French language is an asset
Experience or existing relationship with media organisations
Proposal writing skill
Experience in working with NGOs, policy-related work, media, communications, or administration
Education Requirement
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required provided the candidate has the required skill sets above.
A minimum of a Second Class (Upper Division) is required. with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience. ISNAD-Africa values volunteering experience, hence, would be counted as work experience.
A second-class lower can be considered with relevant experience.
The position is well suited for an environmental Journalist or an experienced communications specialist focused on environmental issues. An environmental lawyer with good communications skills and experience as a Social Media Manager is particularly well-fitted for the role. However, applicants from other fields are welcome and will be considered.
Benefits
Opportunity to engage in sustainable development projects that is focused on green growth (generally environmental projects) that contributes to various sustainable development goals
Opportunity to work in an international team on high-impact initiatives for green growth in Africa including partners from international organisations across the globe
Opportunity to participate in international and local conferences among other meetings, where necessary
In addition to monthly remuneration, exceptional performance will attract additional monthly bonus
The role is suited for those who are interested in the Communications as a career path, those who are interested in development field, passionate about green growth or sustainability or interested in working in non-profits.
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria.
Reporting line: Successful applicant will work with team members and report to the Executive Director
Application:
Qualified and interested candidates should send the following as a single file to [email protected] with “Communications for Green Growth” on the subject line:
Resume (Please, include sex and date of birth)
Cover Letter
Writing Sample (e.g. policy briefs, media briefs, reports, published articles, etc)
If available, please include at least one weblink to your audio-visual speech/presentation (not PowerPoint) in your resume – not compulsory
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Selection will be made on a rolling basis till the position is filled (Qualified and Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible).
