Deadline: Not specified
Locations: Abuja, Nigeria
Jhpiego is seeking to fill the position of Knowledge Management and Communications/ Programme Management Assistant.
Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world.
Responsibilities
- Support to increase visibility and outreach for Jhpiego programmes (RISE) through development of communications products
- Work closely with the RISE senior management and KM team to coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive internal and external relations, communications and publications strategy
- Support the execution of the communications strategy and plan for RISE Nigeria
- Assist with development of communications plans for major tasks or projects as needed
- Develop stories/narratives about the work and best practices of RISE for a variety of media
- Develop and implement strategy for better internal communications of the RISE programme
- Write narratives and programme information in a reader friendly manner for use on the RISE and Jhpiego platforms and other channels
- Develop talking points for staff for media events
- Assist in the coordination of media and external events for the programme.
- Support the development of IEC materials, job aids, publications and presentations as needed
- Work with the informatics and graphics team to develop infographic content to enhance quality of reports and communication products
- Adapt communications products to meet programme needs
- Work closely with KM and communications team to organise knowledge sharing and capacity building activities and events
- Support the development of RISE knowledge management systems
- Support RISE programme management and coordination activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Mass Media, Public Relations or related discipline
- Three years, minimum of experience in knowledge management, communications with non-governmental organisations, media houses or development agency
- Experience working with infographic software
- Experience working on knowledge sharing and transfer processes and activities
- Ability to communicate and engage confidently, manage competing priorities
- Experience in story and report writing
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines
- Strong analytical skills; ability to process and interpret data trends
- Initiative and ability to identify needs, especially in a busy environment
- Excellent computer skills – MS Office, creative software, infographic programmes
- Ability to develop compelling infographics to support data and presentations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with pleasant and outgoing personality
- Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills
- Attention to detail, consistency and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment, with self-motivation
- Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organisation
- Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties
- Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision
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