Job Description
The Communication Associate will support the Head of Communications & Impact in executing day-to-day communication activities across digital, media, internal, and stakeholder channels. The role focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality, and trauma-informed messaging that aligns with safeguarding standards while strengthening visibility and advocacy efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media & Content Creation
- Develop and manage monthly social media content calendars across Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Create engaging written, visual, and multimedia content to support awareness campaigns and programmes
- Manage newsletters including content creation, scheduling, distribution, and performance tracking
- Translate sensitive programme work into ethical, trauma-informed storytelling
- Monitor social media engagement and prepare monthly performance reports and insights
- Collaborate with programme teams to document impact stories and field activities
Media Relations & Public Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media partners
- Draft press releases, media statements, advisories, and opinion pieces
- Support media coordination for interviews, campaigns, and public events
- Track media coverage and prepare press reports for leadership
- Assist in crisis communication processes where required
Internal Communications & Documentation
- Support internal newsletters, announcements, and organizational updates
- Document programmes, trainings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements
- Assist in planning internal meetings, town halls, and staff communications
- Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of organizational information
Design, Digital & Website Management
- Create visual content using Canva or Adobe Suite for campaigns and reports
- Maintain brand consistency across all communication materials
- Update website content, including reports, publications, and news updates
- Support presentation design for leadership, board, and donor engagements
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in communications, preferably in NGO or development sector
- Strong experience managing social media platforms and content creation
- Basic graphic design skills using Canva or Adobe Suite
- Experience in storytelling within social impact or advocacy environments
- Familiarity with analytics tools such as Meta Business Suite or Google Analytics
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling ability
- High emotional intelligence and ability to handle sensitive content
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
- Professional discretion when handling confidential information
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should send their CV using Communication Associate as Subject of the email.
Salary
N250,000 – N300,000 per month
