Junior and Mid-Level Communications/Marketing/Public Relation Professionals

Open call for Junior and Mid-Level Communications/Marketing/Public Relation Professionals

1. Background
DAI is implementing Component 1, Support to the Independent National Electoral Commission, of the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme (EU SDGN) PHASE II project in Nigeria. The aim of the project is to foster a functioning pluralistic, inclusive, participatory, and representative democracy in Nigeria.

Whilst DAI is responsible for the implementation of Component 1, we also work in coordination and collaboration with the other five component of the programme. Communication and Visibility is one element that requires continued coordination in order to ensure coherency and efficiency across the components.

2. Scope of the Specific Assignment

In this light, the project is looking at the possibility of engaging a junior expert to coordinate the communication and visibility activities within Component 1 and the wider programme. 
Expected activities include (subject to change):

Contributing to newsletters Producing brief reports on activities Overseeing and guiding the work of dedicated Media company already engaged to produce relevant outputs for EU SDGN II Coordinate coverage of project activities Make creative inputs for conceptualisation and design of relevant materials Maintain a repository of communication and visibility outputs

3. Expertise Required

We are looking for resourceful, dynamic, and proactive individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and the following desired qualifications:

University Degree in Communic ations, Public Relations , or related field At least 5 years of relevant professional experience relevant to the assignment Proven experience working with Civil Society and government partners in Nigeria. Prior experience supporting donor-funded governance projects is an asset Prior experience with the implementation of EU funded projects and/or proven experience with the EU communications and visibility requirements is an asset

The Communication Specialist must also demonstrate the following competencies:

Excellent communication skills – oral and written. Effective project management, administrative, organisation and time management skills Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of software. Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic environment.  Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Superior attitude - flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of non-routine tasks.

4. Location
The consultant will be provided with office space at the Project Office in Abuja, Nigeria . Limited travel within Nigeria may be required for the implementation of the duties.

Deadline for submission of applications & CVs from interested candidates: continuous

Interested and available candidates can register their interest for this specific assignment by putting their CV forward in his open call for professionals. When the opportunity is officially launched, only those suitable for the assignment who have expressed interest under this advertisement will be contacted.