New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits of childhood vaccinations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: Kebbi
Employment Type: Full-time
Position
- The perfect candidate is a self-starter with exceptional writing, editing, photography/video, and digital skills, as well as excellent communication skills.
- Success in this role will require an individual who is based in northern Nigeria and willing to travel frequently, has a passion for the mission, a high level of flexibility, strong organizational skills, as well as excitement to contribute new ideas in a dynamic, start-up environment.
Responsibilities
Communications Support:
- Contribute to and help execute New Incentives’ global communications strategy and messaging, including cultivating New Incentives’ voice through its website, blog, social media platforms, published articles, and other communications avenues.
- Help pitch and develop story ideas that align with key messages for donor and stakeholder audiences.
- Assist in working with media contacts in Nigeria to expand accurate, quality news coverage New Incentives work.
- Assist in developing/proposing social media content to engage audiences both in and outside of Nigeria and build followings.
- Interview caregivers, staff members, clinic staff, community leaders, and stakeholders with necessary Hausa to English translations
- Assist the Communications Associate in developing and conducting training and workshops for other unit members.
- Properly plan and execute a field visit, gathering the planned content.
- Be able to draft blog posts and video scripts for the stories they gather.
- Conduct media streaming for state and LGA events
- Produce photo and video assets, ensuring all photo protocols and policies are strictly followed and recorded.
Stakeholder Relations and Dissemination:
- Support communications with media when needed (including in case of an incident).
- Support operations in increasing caregivers’ awareness of the program (e.g., producing radio jingles).
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development, Public Health, Public Policy, or other relevant field required
- At least one year of relevant work experience
- A strong passion for and commitment to the organization’s mission, goals, and accomplishments
- Strong interviewing skills and the ability to comfortably engage with a wide variety of people
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and other staff and freelancers.
- Exceptional written and oral English communication skills, including writing and editing skills
- Basic photography, photo editing, and video editing skills
- Fluency in Hausa/local languages
- Demonstrated strong social media skills (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
What you can expect from this role:
- An opportunity to work with an innovative team that is recognized as one of the most cost-effective charities in the world
- A healthy work-life balance
- A position with potential for growth and advancement.
- A challenging role where your abilities will lead to material change and personal growth
- An opportunity to work with a highly accountable and passionate team
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 14th February, 2025.
