Communications Analyst

Full Time

The Communications Analyst will report to the Communications Team Lead and will be primarily responsible for supporting the Team in implementing all internal and external media activities to promote and maintain a consistent brand for the Foundation.

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Job title
Communications Analyst

Reports to
Team Lead, Communications

Closing Date
TBD

Location
Abuja

Roles & Responsibilities

The Communications Analyst will;

  • Support the team with the implementation of allof the Foundation’s communication strategy and plan

  • Develop communication materials to ensure brand visibility, adherence to procedures, protocols, and policies.

  • Liaise with programme point persons for media outreach activities such as drafting Op-Eds, quotes, press releases, media briefs, media pitches, multimedia content and organising media engagement activities around events.

  • Work closely with the Research Programme team in defining key issues, messaging and identifying appropriate communications channels for public policy/reforms advocacy initiatives

  • Writing, editing and distribution of approved content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, infographics, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organisation's activities.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and international media (print, broadcast, and digital).

  • Lead media pitching, press briefings, interviews, and responses to media enquiries.

  • Draft and manage press releases, media statements, op-eds, and Q&As.

  • Monitor media coverage, analyse sentiment, and prepare regular media performance reports.

  • Work with the team to ensure successful implementation of the advocacy strategy for various research work of the Foundation

  • Liaise with the team and relevant stakeholders to plan and successfully execute events, both live and virtual.

  • Support the planning and delivery of Foundation-led events, including policy roundtables, media briefings, convenings, and stakeholder engagements.

  • Assist with event logistics such as guest lists, invitations, briefing materials, programmes, and post-event documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Communication, Information Management, Education, Public Relations, Social Science or other related fields.

  • 1 – 3 years of relevant experience

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

  • Excellent Storytelling and communication skills

  • Creativity and Content Creation

  • Event Planning

  • Media Engagement

  • Teamwork