Paradigm Initiative is a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights in order to improve livelihoods for under-served youth. We are recruiting to fill the position of Communications Officer in Nigeria.

Job Summary

• Researching, writing, editing and publishing information about Paradigm Initiative. The information will be used for internal publications for employees, management, sponsors, volunteers and or for publications that are distributed to the public.
• To coordinate and deliver resources and processes in support of the media and communication for Paradigm Initiative.

Roles and Responsibilities
Communications:

• Liaise with other staff and team members to provide excellent digital media content for use on PI’s social media assets
• Provide advice or specific skills to teams to reinforce the media and communications aspects of all our programs.
• Manage digital channels and networks, across programs and regions
• Partner with web developers to design and implement effective web solutions to foster internal and external communications
• Monitor office internet and web facilities
• Manage legacy and new media contact across regions
• Develop communication strategies for projects and PI consulting clients

Financial Management:

• Manage allotted budgets and reducing the cost of maintaining digital assets
• Complete all tasks within the framework of the allocated budgets
• Fundraising for the organization through the deployment of digital media skills
• Monitor social media networks for grants and funding opportunities for the organization

Business Management:

• Coordinating meetings and maintain relationships as requested, especially with various media outlets both social and traditional media
• To play an active role in media and communication, lobby and advocacy on issues related to Paradigm Initiative Programs through social media.
• Manage media and communication activities as part of the development on our all programs
• Develop communication strategies for projects and PI consulting clients
• Identify potential new strategic media partners for Paradigm and develop strategies for working with them.
• Assist Paradigm Initiative staff and partners in getting relevant messages across to target audiences within and outside the organization on major activities.
• Liaise with active partners to identify and help them to use rare opportunities to drive Paradigm Initiative’s advocacy issues on various media outlets across Africa

Media Management:

• Cultivate relationships with key media contacts
• Compile and maintain media and community database
• Act as a public spokesperson for Paradigm Initiative by liaising with media and other external parties and giving interviews
• Monitor website and social media analytics
• Track media mentions related to Paradigm Initiative’s work
• Ensure adequate media coverage for all program activities and functions
• Regularly identify communication channel and opportunity for fostering effective communication
• Research and review all content on the website and social media platforms of the organization

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Computer Science, Information and Computer Technology, Information Systems or related fields
• Fluency in English and French
• Advanced proficiency in social media management and content management systems
• Experience in communication strategy, project and media management
• Demonstrate skills in effective media relations, experience in talking directly to media organizations and a high level of writing skills
• Demonstrate broad grasp and understanding of ICT issues and policy in Africa
• Experience in capacity building and/or training skills highly advantageous
• Creative thinking, developing, designing, or creating new ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
• Available for frequent local and international travel

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply on or before 25th May, 2019.

Note: There is a possibility of immediate resumption for role.