Communication Officer at U-save Foundation

The U-save Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization in Nigeria. U-Save works to provide access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation facilities and improve hygiene practices in Nigeria through consultations, direct project execution, awareness campaigns, advocacy, capacity building and research. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The following vacant positions are required.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• This role requires a highly diligent and confident candidate with substantial management experience.
• The position holder will be accountable for the public perception of the organization.
• He/She will  oversee the creation of promotional and informative materials the organization will send to the public. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Compiles and consolidates information from technical leads to assist project director in writing and producing high quality technical reports that highlight relevant success stories for proliferation to relevant partners, stakeholders, and client 
• Manage the company’s or organization’s social media communications. 
• Ensure the organization has an engaging social media footprint 
• Manage a communications budget. 
• Ensure quality control of all information released. 
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization. 
• Create and produce internal newsletters for the organization. 
• Write, edit, and distribute various types of content, including material for a website, press releases, marketing material, and other types of content that take the message to the public.
• Projecting a positive image of the organization to the public.
• Manage media relations 

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, International Development, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in communications and outreach, including experience in managing the design and implementation of communications plans or  programs. 
• Excellent management, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressure and manage production schedules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content 
• Clear and concise communication with team members and senior management. 
• Solid understanding of health systems strongly preferred 
• Proven ability to multitask with strong attention to detail 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  19th October, 2022.