Communication Officer at Bisi Alimi Foundation (BAF)

The Bisi Alimi Foundation (BAF) is a charity established in 2015 and registered in England and Wales following the enactment of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act 2013 (SSMPA) in Nigeria. We aim to work towards a Nigeria where everyone is equal irrespective of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. We focus on four thematic areas, so as to contribute towards influencing opinions and views on LGBT issues in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Overview

• We seek a dedicated Communication Officer to oversee and implement effective communication strategies across our organisation.
• The role entails managing our social media accounts, developing a content calendar, executing public relations initiatives, coordinating fundraising efforts, building media relationships and overseeing all other communication strategies within the organisation to convey the vision of our organisation, which is to accelerate the social acceptance of lgbt people in Nigeria.

General Responsibilities
Developing Communication Strategies:

• Create and implement comprehensive communication plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Identify key messages and target audiences for communication campaigns.

Content Creation:

• Write, edit, and proofread various types of content, including press releases, articles, blog posts, newsletters, and social media posts and respond to media inquiries.
• Draw a content calendar with all events and activities and implement them accordingly.
• Develop engaging and informative materials that effectively communicate the organisation's message.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and oversee the organisation's presence on all social media platforms.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns to enhance brand awareness and fundraising.
• Update and maintain the organisation's website.

Crisis Communication

• Develop crisis communication plans and respond to media inquiries during crises.
• Work with the team to manage and mitigate communication challenges.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor media coverage and social media trends related to the organisation.
• Prepare regular reports on the effectiveness of communication strategies.

Professional Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in content creation, Public relations, Fundraising, and any related field.
• Proven experience in the role, demonstrating successful communication campaigns.
• Passionate about LGBTQ+ issues.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the media landscape and narrative in Nigeria
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity: to develop engaging and creative content that captures the audience's attention and effectively communicates the intended message.
• Crisis management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Should be able to project their job role in accordance with the vision and mission of the organisation
• Good networking skills
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and content creation tools like Canva, photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Mailchimp, etc
• Fundraising skills and strategies
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to work with a team

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV, Resume and Portfolio to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of email