Our goal is to help families achieve living incomes, which will allow them to feed their families daily; educate all their children; and have proper housing, water, hygiene and other essential resources.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Internships / Volunteering, Media / Advertising / Branding, NGO/Non-ProfitÂ
Function
- The Communications Intern will provide substantive support in the communication aspects of the Heifer Naija Unlock program.Â
- S/he will report directly to the Communications Manager, with close links to program staff, and contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy for Nigeria.
- The role will apply critical thinking and innovation to support communications of the Naija Unlock program, in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.Â
Responsibilities
- Actively embody, uphold, and champion the values of the Heifer.
- Contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy for Nigeria.
- Identify existing and emerging news narratives and suggest messaging recommendations.
- Assist media engagement efforts of partner organizations and key stakeholders.
- Assist in the organization’s events planning and participate in industry and sector-related functions, events, and conferences and provide reports and feedback on such.
- Conceptualize and execute of written, video, and audio content to be distributed on key traditional and digital channels.
- Develop social media content plans that are consistent with the company’s brand identity.
- Creating consistent, meaningful content on all social media platforms, including writing and editing social media posts, improving customer engagement, and promoting social media campaigns.
- Use analytical tools such as Google Analytics, Hoot-suite Pro, and Facebook Insights to monitor and evaluate the organization’s social media presence and performance.
- Preparing monthly reports on media and social media marketing efforts.
- Suggest recommendations to adjust the social media strategy for optimal results.
- Staying up to date on best practices and emerging trends in social media.
- Undertake social listening and data analysis on behalf of the team.
- Advances effective strategy to grow Heifer Nigeria’s social media following and engagement.
- meetings and editorial calendar across print and digital channels.
- Collaborates with program and partnerships team on special campaigns and initiatives.
- Develops relationships with our technical and operations teams to gather content and programmatic information on an ongoing basis.
- Performing other duties when needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Professional experience in management, including planning, media relations and managing content in a corporate, agency or development organization setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must have a thorough understanding of social media management and strategy.
- Experience in using design software including Adobe Suite for graphics, picture editing, and video editing.
- Experience using various analytics software.
MOST CRITICAL PROFICIENCIES:
Integrity, time management, communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, customer relations, adaptability, flexibility at a fast, organizational skills, collaboration, and teamwork.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Preparing and presenting documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
- Ability to lead teams effectively and exhibit strong conflict resolution skills.
- Proven team and customer care skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with diverse staff, including field staff in several locations.
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling Heifer values and ethical standards.
- Openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues both within and outside of Nigeria
- May require constant sitting and moving, working at a computer for extended periods.
- Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
- Performing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to work with a flexible schedule.
- Willingness to travel