Job Title: Communication Advisor
Location: Calabar, Cross Rivers, Nigeria
Organisation: CUSO International
Scope: Volunteering
Start Date: October 2012
Length of placement: 12 months
Overseas placement: Communication Advisor, Nigeria
Partner name: Girls Power Initiative, Cross Rivers
Funding eligibility requirements: Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English – Level 4-5
• Language Requirements Assessment (http://s.jobnavy.com/cusointl-langreq)
THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE
Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:
The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthen the organizational capacity of Girls Power Initiative to make more impact in its HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support programs.
Specific Objectives:
1. To assist in the development of all communications materials that includes newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and other Information Education and Communication (IEC) resources.
2. Provide support in upgrading the organisation's website and build the capacity of staff on how to maintain it.
3. To provide technical assistance in developing a recording studio and establish informative television programmes on related thematic.
4. To train staff, volunteers and project beneficiaries on how to use videography to communicate social change.
5. Support and strengthening capacity of staff, volunteers and beneficiaries on script writing, collection of raw video footage and post production (including editing)
6. Work with project staff in documenting GPI's work at field level using videos.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements – University degree in communications or a related field – Minimum 2-3 years' experience in the development of communications and public relations materials (videos/pictures) or related area – Proficient skills in areas of development of IEC materials, filming, editing, documentary production and script writing. – Must have basic knowledge of HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support strategies, and intercourseual reproductive health. – Strong communication, training and facilitation skills – Willingness to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle
Desirable – Experience in non-profit sector will be a plus, but not required
Note: In order to meet Nigeria's work permit restrictions, volunteers must be under 58 years of age.
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes: – Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training. – Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency). – Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance. – Accommodation while overseas. – A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed – Quarterly payments to support you in your placement – Modest support for accompanying partners
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online, quoting referral code NG1096/0005/0001 and the name of the placement.
Communication Advisor - Volunteering Job in Nigeria (http://www.jobnavy.com/job/6344/communication-advisor-volunteering-job-in-nigeria-at-cuso-international/)