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Communications Officer at New Incentives

New IncentivesKano, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support
Full Time
New Incentives is a US-based nonprofit committed to implementing health-related cash transfer programs to save lives in developing countries. Operating in Nigeria, New Incentives gives pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies conditional cash transfers, which encourage them to follow medical advice and treatment so that their children are born healthy.

Position

  • The perfect candidate is a self-starter with exceptional writing, editing, photography/video, and digital skills, as well as excellent communication skills.
  • Success in this role will require an individual who is based in northern Nigeria and willing to travel frequently, has a passion for the mission, a high level of flexibility, strong organizational skills, as well as excitement to contribute new ideas in a dynamic, start-up environment.

Responsibilities
Communications Support:

  • Contribute to and help execute New Incentives’ global communications strategy and messaging, including cultivating New Incentives’ voice through its website, blog, social media platforms, published articles, and other communications avenues.
  • Help pitch and develop story ideas that align with key messages for donor and stakeholder audiences.
  • Properly plan and execute a field visit, gathering the planned content.
  • Be able to draft blog posts and video scripts for the stories they gather.
  • Conduct media streaming for state and LGA events
  • Produce photo and video assets, ensuring all photo protocols and policies are strictly followed and recorded.
  • Assist in working with media contacts in Nigeria to expand accurate, quality news coverage New Incentives work.
  • Assist in developing/proposing social media content to engage audiences both in and outside of Nigeria and build followings.
  • Interview caregivers, staff members, clinic staff, community leaders, and stakeholders with necessary Hausa to English translations
  • Assist the Communications Associate in developing and conducting training and workshops for other unit members.

Stakeholder Relations and Dissemination:

  • Support communications with media when needed (including in case of an incident).
  • Support operations in increasing caregivers' awareness of the program (e.g., producing radio jingles).

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development, Public Health, Public Policy, or other relevant field required
  • At least one year of relevant work experience
  • A strong passion for and commitment to the organization’s mission, goals, and accomplishments
  • Exceptional written and oral English communication skills, including writing and editing skills
  • Basic photography, photo editing, and video editing skills
  • Fluency in Hausa/local languages
  • Demonstrated strong social media skills (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • Strong interviewing skills and the ability to comfortably engage with a wide variety of people
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and other staff and freelancers.

What you can expect from this role:

  • An opportunity to work with an innovative team that is recognized as one of the most cost-effective charities in the world
  • A challenging role where your abilities will lead to material change and personal growth
  • An opportunity to work with a highly accountable and passionate team
  • A healthy work-life balance
  • A position with potential for growth and advancement.

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