Communication Officer (Volunteer) Vacancy at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Africa Youth Growth Foundation is a regional Non-Governmental Organization in Abuja for youth growth, development and empowerment, with a mission of building an African society through constructive engagement with stakeholders expand opportunities for self-development and realization among the youth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Officer (Volunteer) Location: Abuja

Background

• Communications Officers write and distribute content to promote an organization's brand, activities.
• He / She acts as a liaison between the organization, the public, and the media to ensure that the brand remains top of mind.
• The communications officer will support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material
• The communication officer should be able to think creatively and manage our Organization’s image in a cohesive way to achieve our visibility goals, be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, have excellent communication skills and be able to express our organization’s views creatively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Increased visibility in the print, electronic and new media
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on the Organization’s target audience, design and implement social media strategy to align with Organization goals
• Write, edit, and distribute engaging contents daily (e.g. Original Text, Photos Videos, news etc.), including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and / or services.
• Collaborate with program and communication team to ensure organizational visibility in public eye and communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor people’s reviews, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization
• Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout) and Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database, seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required also Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or relevant field.
• Proven work experience as a Social media manager with the NGO sector, solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google analytics, knowledge of online marketing channels.
• Ability to deliver creative content, knowledge of desktop publishing software (In Design / Photoshop, text, image and video).
• Familiarity with web design, Excellent communication skills, Analytical and multitasking skills.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a communications role.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, Good time management and organizational skills.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with a Cover Letter not more than one page specifying motivation for the application, addressed to the "Human Resource Manager, Africa Youth Growth Foundation" via email to: [email protected] indicating positions applied on the subject line Note: This position is open only to applicants residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted