Association for
Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian
Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive
Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS,
Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for
career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We
seek applications from qualified persons for the following positions under the
USAID (ARFH LOPIN-Region 1) OVC Programming.
1.Knowledge & Information Management/Communication Officer, IBADAN
Reports to Chief of
Party with following responsibilities:
- The
job holder will have responsibility for projecting the image of the
organization and implemented projects for awareness as well as management
of ARFH LOPIN-Region 1’s webpage; e-bulletin, social media handle, and
online learning community, ensuring that activities delivered are on
schedule and to budget standards.
Specific
Responsibilities
- Prepare,
edit and publish contents for the ARFH website, ensuring that contents and
updates meet acceptable editorial standards
- Work
with relevant State teams/focal persons to identify, highlight and publish
ARFH LOPIN-Region 1 and donor success stories, lessons learnt and best
practices
- Work
with the media to create publicity and visibility for ARFH LOPIN-Region
1implemented projects at respective locations across the country
- Manage
ARFH LOPIN-Region 1’s public relations, interfacing with media houses and
their representatives to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate reporting
and publicity of ARFH LOPIN-Region 1 activities
- Contribute
to the development of relevant IEC materials and relevant tools
- Drive
the timely preparation and publication of the ARFH LOPIN-Region 1
quarterly newsletter, with a view to informing ARFH stakeholders and other
publics on the strides being made by ARFH in the implementation of OVC
care and support.
- Advise
ARFH LOPIN-Region 1 Management on how to improve and better promote the
publicity and visibility of ARFH LOPIN-Region 1 implemented activities.
- The
incumbent will play active role in writing of LOPIN-Region 1 annual report
as well as Semi-Annual Progress Report (SAPR) and Annual Progress Report
(APR).
- Prepare
background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits
of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning,
logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
- Assist
in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing
project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and
utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
- Provide
support in website management and related activities.
- Maintain
and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and
- Recommend
appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and
other advocacy and communication activities; recommend the
appropriateness, quality and dissemination of printed and audio-visual
materials.
- Follow
up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films,
videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of
production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and
graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication
Toolkit.
- Carry
out any other tasks as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- A
degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or any other relevant degree (a
Master’s degree in Communication Arts will be an added advantage)
- At
least five (5) years’ work experience in a similar position, preferably
with a non-governmental organization on OVC, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis,
Malaria or any other donor funded program, preferably with significant
background in program management.
- Publishing
skills and website management required strongly.
Method
of Application
Applicants should
send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment
(MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs@arfh-ng.org on/or
before November 24th , 2017 . Please indicate the title of post applied
for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile
phone numbers on the application letter as well as three
professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone
numbers. Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH
has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer
(EOE).
