Communications Expert at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) in Abuja

Explanation and Targets

The Communications Expert will play a key role in coordinating the information exchange of the Head Executive Officer (CEO). They will implement the CEO’s corporate identity guideline, making sure the CEO’s voice and message resonate productively with all participants. The Communications Expert will formulate captivating visual stories and messages for multifaceted target groups, oversee media questions and develop positive media coverage, and prepare speeches and demonstrations that convey the essence of CEO's aspiration.

Duties

• Work alongside the CEO to formulate a complete brand identity plan that aligns with the organization's and CEO’s aspiration, purpose, and values;
• Offer direction and assist to the CEO in conceptualizing their personal corporate identity, which includes positioning, communication tone, and image improvement plans;
• Produce compelling and applicable content across multiple channels which includes social platforms, blogs, articles, interviews, and speeches to distribute effect and execution stories from the CEO’s viewpoint;
• Oversee the CEO's social platforms presence and effectiveness in planning, supervising relation, and responding to questions or comments in a prompt and specialist manner;
• Develop connections with media outlets, reporters, and influencers to secure avenues for the CEO to support visitor articles, interviews, speaking collaborations, and other media appearances;
• Help in composing, editing, and proofreading within and outside the organization communications on representing the CEO, which includes emails, bulletins, demonstrations, and executive overviews;
• Coordinate relationship building avenues for the CEO by recognizing related sector events, professional forums, and forums, and coordinating their project setup and involvement;
• Execute other duty as allocated by the CEO.

Education and Expertise

• Bsc in Promotion, Communications, Business Management, or associated fields;
• A minimum of 5 years of expertise in brand identity, journalism, communications, and or relevant field, with specific expertise in executive communications and plan;
• Robust documented and spoken communication competencies, with the capability to curate captivating content tailored to different target groups and channels;
• Competence in social platforms admin systems, data analysis channels, and editing software/resources;
• Flexibility, lead and personal executive guidance with the capability to oversee various duty productively and independently;
• Strategic thinker with a innovative mind and a sharp perception for description;
• Robust people skills with the capability to form mutually beneficial relationships and work alongside productively with within and outside the organization participants;
• Competence in Ms office tools and other applicable comms-associated software apps.