You are welcome to Jireh Doo Foundation`s (JDF) official portal, an accountability mechanism and means of sharing pertinent information with our partners, beneficiaries and key stakeholders.It is with a deep sense of responsibility and accountability to all our partners both international and local that the organization has packaged this website to keep partners and the society at large abreast of the programmes, projects, activities, achievements, success stories recorded over the years, as well as the challenges of the organization. This website highlights Jireh Doo Foundation`s achievements in all its thematic areas, but not limited to the programmes of the Child Development(CD), HIV/AIDS and other Health issues, Single Parents, Governance and Policy thematic areas. Jireh Doo Foundation has worked with great commitment and passion towards its goal of improving the living standards of the underprivileged in society such as Vulnerable Children, vulnerable youths, single parents, people living with HIV&AIDS, people affected by AIDS, marginalized women and the active poor in communities cut across Benue and Nasarawa State. As you read through the several articles, it promises to be enlightening, educative, informative and stimulating, as one can see the far reaching impact the programmes and projects of this organization has had on the lives and livelihood of the general population and the target groups mentioned above. No doubt you will be spurred to action and towards making your efforts and contributing your quota to lessening the hardship faced by these target groups.
Job Desription
- A communication officer is largely responsible for the way in which employees, customers, and the public view the organization.
- Directs the overall flow of information for a organization including human resources, public relations, division offices and corporate headquarters.
- Works with staff in virtually every department of the organization.
- Manages special projects of varying type and size.5. Communicates with members of print, radio and television media.
- Manages social media communications.
- Answers questions from employees and organization manages and from media outlets as well.
- Prepares and manages the communications department budget.
- Maintains a calendar of assigned projects and deadlines.
- Delivers written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.
- Manages the organization’s branding.
- Educates staff members on communication processes.
- Writes and distributes press releases to print, radio and television.
- Creates and launches targeted marketing campaigns.
- Conducts interviews with members of the media.
- Drives message and announcement development and pitch strategies.
- Maximizes opportunities for the organization to be featured in various types of media messages.
- Develops internal organization newsletters for employees.
- Optimizes organization website content for internet search engines.
Requirements
Essential:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Business, Marketing, English, Journalism, or a related discipline.
- Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have excellent computer skills particularly with software applications like Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Associated Press writing style guide.
- Proficiency in design and publishing software.
- Must have the ability to effectively prioritize projects and multi -task.
- Must be an efficient time manager.
- Must be able to function well in a team environment.
- Must have strong public speaking skills.
- Must be highly detail oriented.
- Expert knowledge of the organization’s mission statement and product and service offerings.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Must have exceptional networking skills.
- Must be able to establish firm and reliable contacts in various media outlets.
Preferable:
- Female candidates are preferred.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation of projects in the BAY states.
- Candidates from Yobe state with proven experience and understanding of the local languages and context.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and the internet.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
- Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues
- Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
- Knowledge of health programs.
Method of Application
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