Job Title: Communication and Publication Officer (CPO)
Reports to: Chief of Programme
Location: Ota, Ogun State Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Bonus: Free Accommodation in Ota, Ogun State, Travel and Learning Opportunities and other benefits arising from various Projects undertaken by ALF.
Summary:
The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) is a multi-disciplinary, value and knowledge-driven Non-Governmental Organization focusing on Leadership, Governance, Gender Equality, Digital and Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Peace.
The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) has been involved in Leadership Development, Capacity Building, Enterprise Development and Economic Empowerment since 1988. In addition to training, ALF has conducted research in various fields of development and policy design (at the National, Regional and Continental levels) with active engagement with policymakers and leadership at all levels.
The Communication and Publications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to promote, document and publish the organisation’s events, conferences, workshops, dialogues, and research findings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote the organisation’s events, conferences, workshops, dialogues, and research findings.
2. Ensure that all communication materials are in line with the organisation’s branding and messaging guidelines.
3. Collaborate with key departments and teams to identify key messages and target audiences for communication campaigns.
4. Manage and maintain the organisation’s social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) to increase engagement and reach.
5. Create and curate engaging content for social media posts and monitor social media channels for trends and opportunities to engage with stakeholders.
6. Ensure the organisation’s website is regularly updated with relevant content, including event listings, blog posts, and news articles.
7. Work with the web development team to implement new features and functionality as needed.
8. Manage and market ALF’s electronic journal for effective circulation across the globe;
9. Publish and disseminate the organisation’s Research findings, reports, books, monthly bulletin, etc., among donors, partners, and the public.
10. Develop graphical IEC materials and flyers as needed by the organisation, ensuring they are visually appealing and convey key messages effectively.
11. Provide regular reports on the performance of communication activities, including social media metrics, website traffic, and bulletin dissemination.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years pro-development experience in developing and implementing communication strategies in a nonprofit or NGO setting, communications company, or journalism.
• Experience engaging with Nigerian Prints and Social Media Networks;
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and social media management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work samples to [email protected]. Please include “Communication and Publication Officer” in the subject line of your email.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as per the needs of the organisation.
