Communications Assistant at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Assistant

Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed term, 2 years
Pay Band: Grade C
Reports to: Head of Advocacy, Policy and Communications
Travel: Potential travel to be determined as work demands

Job purpose 

• The Communications Assistant will provide support the Communications Officer and the broader Policy, Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team in executing various communication strategies, plans and activities.
• This role involves coordinating the production of communication materials, managing media relations, and ensuring effective documentation and dissemination of project outcomes to diverse stakeholders and audiences.

Accountabilities
Communications & Media:

• Support the Policy, Advocacy, and Communications unit in facilitating communications and media needs for campaigns, key events, and support to Civil Society and Media Networks.
• Work with the Communications Officer to ensure compliance with all branding requirements of donors and the Country Programme.
• Maintain updated folders on the comms shared drive and manage access to documents.
• Regularly update the stakeholder lists to ensure all contact information is current and accurate. 
• Manage WaterAid’s website and social media platforms by ensuing timely postings, monitoring of feedback and documentation of transactions through storage in appropriate formats.
• Support the development of project case studies, impact surveys, and other research to inform stakeholders about critical WASH service delivery issues.
• Support dissemination events to share policy research reports in water, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Monitor and evaluate communications and media coverage, maintain relationship with media persons liaise with and liaise with.

Content Creation and Design:

• Support Communications Officer in the capturing, editing, and posting of content to both internal and external WaterAid social media platforms.
• Create graphic designs using tools like Canva for various communication materials.
• Document quarterly reports and summarize them in the newsletter template on Mailchimp.
• Engage the procurement team for producing communication materials and follow the finance process for raising payments.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria:

• University Degree in Mass Communication, Social Science, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in communication and/or media relations.
• Ability to shoot and edit content for social media.
• Proficiency in graphic design using tools like Canva.
• Experience in preparing reports and case studies.
• Experience liaising with journalists.
• Knowledge of measuring and analytics tools.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of website/content management systems.
• Basic understanding of development issues, particularly WASH issues.
• Excellent command of the English language, with strong verbal, written, and editorial skills.
• Understanding of media and social media as influencing tools.

Desirable:

• Communications or media-related degree.
• Experience influencing decision-makers through media work.
• Interest in international development.
• Experience managing content on an intranet.
• Experience working for an NGO.
• Experience in a communications and/or media role for an international organization.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted

Application Deadline 4th February, 2025.