Communication Officer - Abuja Job at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria

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Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employer: AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

The job holder will have responsibility for projecting the image of the organization and implemented projects as well as manage of APIN's website; e-bulletin and online learning community, ensuring that activities delivered are on schedule and to budget standards.

Job Tasks:

•   Prepare, edit and publish contents for the APIN website, ensuring that contents and updates meet acceptable editorial standards

•   Work with relevant Programs teams/departments to identify, highlight and publish APIN and donor success stories, lessons learnt and best practices

•   Work with the media to create publicity and visibility for APIN-implemented donor projects at respective locations across the country

•   Manage APIN's public relations, interfacing with media houses and their representatives to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate reporting and publicity of APIN activities

•   Contribute to the development of relevant IEC materials and relevant tools

•   Drive the timely preparation and publication of the APIN quarterly newsletter, with a view to informing APIN stakeholders and other publics on the strides being made by APIN in the implementation of HIV/AIDS care, treatment and Tuberculosis management.

•   Advise Management on how to improve and better promote the publicity and visibility of APIN-implemented programs and projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: A degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or any other relevant degree (a Master's degree in Communication Arts will be added advantage) and at least seven (7) years' work experience in a similar position, preferably with a non-governmental organization on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria or any other donor funded program, preferably with significant background in program management

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

•   Nose for details

•   Report writing skill

•   Editing skill

•   Self-drive and ability to work without very minimal supervision

•   Ability to use own initiative

•   Publishing and website management skills are desirable

•   Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing. etc.)

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