Workforce Management Centre (WMC)’s client the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, the Commission is seeking to hire world class talent and professionals with the competence and capacity to make the goals and strategic objective of The DAWN to become a reality through the position as Head of Development Communications Unit (DAC/HDC/13)
Responsibilities of Head of Development Communications Unit
- Develop and implement the Commission’s internal and external communications strategy
- Undertake the necessary monitoring and evaluation activities in order to determine the success or otherwise of communications strategies
- Contribute expertise in the areas of media and online engagement and public outreach to the Commission’s overall strategic planning
- Reach out to stakeholders and raise public awareness to positively influence public opinion around key issues
- Ensure that all output, including articles, briefing papers and key correspondence copy is in the Commission's agreed standard
- Coordinate and manage public outreach and education events, including lectures, workshops and conferences
- Deliver communication services for the Commission; including media coverage, effective public relations and the production and distribution of communication arising from the Commission’s activities
Requirements of Head of Development Communications Unit
- Minimum of first degree in any discipline
- At least seven years' experience in corporate communications (preferably in the not-for-profit sector) or journalism
- Exceptional written communications skills, with ability to adapt style to suit different communications media and audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrable experience of communicating complex and nuanced issues to the media
- Versed in the use of social media
Application Closed On
The application submission is closed on 07th May, 2013. Interested candidate should visit on the website http://jobs.wfmcentre.com/dawn/ to apply online.
