Vacancy - Mothers Against Child Abandonment Is Currently Accepting CVs

 Employer: Mothers Against Child Abandonment (MACA)

►Job Position: Communications Manager
►Location: Calabar

The Company:
Mothers Against Child Abandonment (MACA) is an independent NGO founded and registered in

2013 by the Wife of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke (HE).

Mothers Against Child Abandonment (MACA) is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Communications Manager

Job Description
►Develop and implement annual and project specific communication plans/strategies for the organization by assessing the key information dissemination needs of the main stakeholder group and identifying the most appropriate medium, frequency, audience and content
►Develop a strategic behavior change program for POWER/MACA projects in conjunction with key staff and stakeholders
►Take the lead in the development and implementation of all IEC/BCC materials for relevant programmes & projects
►Coordinate design, printing and dissemination of documents including liaising with authors, printers and graphic designers
►Manage the distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic documents including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and POWER/MACA websites.
►Compose and edit press releases, the organization’s literature, and articles for internal and external use.
►Ensure timely dissemination of up-to-date information on performance of programs/projects to relevant audiences through relevant media such as newsletters, radio programs, notice boards etc.
►Develop relationships with national and regional press contacts to ensure the organization’s reputation is promoted and to deflect criticism.
►Plan and oversee press events.
►Detect public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly.
►Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.
►Ensure that the organizations Website remain vibrant and current with information to reflect the work and concerns of the organization.
►Oversee maintenance of the organization’s website through liaison with the host to ensure that site issues are resolved promptly.
►Facilitate set up of functional new media platforms to optimize the visibility of the organization.
►Oversee maintenance of computer network in the office, to ensure smooth operations of the computer, printer, network, email and internet with virus free operation.
►Undertake media monitoring to assess the level of reportage of organizational activities in the media.
►Design appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for IEC activities in collaboration with ME&R Unit.
►Ensure gender mainstreaming into all IEC materials development instruments and processes and outcomes.

Required Education Skills and Experience

Candidates should have the following qualifications:
►A University Degree or HND in Mass Communication, Journalism, English and Literary Studies from a recognized institution.
►A good understanding of rural development especially poverty, gender and human rights issues.
►A strong commitment to participatory processes, joint management and gender issues.
►Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for self-management.
►Willingness to undertake regular field trips and interact with different stakeholders.
►Personnel and team management experience (including mediation and conflict resolution)
►Proficiency in computer softwares including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and databases as well as use of new media platforms
►Strong information analysis and report writing skills.
►Very good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
►Experience in development and implementation of SBCC programs would be an added advantage
►Ability to write clear and concise reports
►Adequate knowledge of computers hardware and software
►Must have at least 5 years experience in development communication

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
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