Communication Officer Jobs at Cuso International, Nigeria

About Cuso International

Cuso International is a not-for-profit development organization that works to eradicate poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. Each year the organization mobilizes hundreds of volunteer professionals who work with local partners to create positive, lasting change. Established in 1961, Cuso International is a registered charity in Canada and the United States. There have been numerous changes in Cuso International’s mission statement and activities since 1961. Cuso International volunteers come from many professional and personal backgrounds, from many ages, and from across Canada and the United States, as well as from many of the Southern countries in which they work.

About position

Cuso International is seeking vibrant, qualified, and experience communication officer to operate and support the mission of Cuso International in Nigeria. The position holder plays an important role in supporting internal and external communication efforts during the final phases of the Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State, Nigeria. This is a unique opportunity to apply your communication skills during the wrap-up period of a project with numerous success stories to write and content development opportunities.

Roles and responsibilities

• Work with the member of YouLead project team to manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic materials including newsletters, brochures, annual reports, e-newsletters, the YouLead website, and social media account
• Organize media events, including press conferences, talk show interviews, documentaries, etc
• Provide support to the project team in the organization of content, coordination, and delivery of learning worships in various farming technical themes
• Monitor and evaluate the overall implementation of the YouLead project, with respect to its communication efforts and report writing/editing
• Support various communications activities that arise in the wrap-up phase of YouLead

Required qualifications and experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or college diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
• At least 2 years of professional experience working in development communications in an NGO or other reputable organization
• Excellent writing and editing skill
• Proficient spoken and written English skill

Experiences

• developing diverse communication and promotional materials
• social media content development – Facebook, Twitter
•  developing infographics
• media relations and media campaigns
• reporting skills