'CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria. CcHub functions at the heart of Nigeria’s technology innovation ecosystem as a place to: facilitate creative thinking and collaborative problem solving encourage technology innovation for improved social accountability in Nigeria incubate novel tech ideas that promotes good governance/provision of public services encourage shared accountability between technologist & innovators serve as a living lab for prototyping and testing socially minded tech tools build new skills and competencies connect, share, create and find expertise The Hub act as a cushy nest designed to accelerate the successful development of social tech ventures through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by the hub management and offered both in the space and through our network of partners. In addition, the hub leads co-creation initiatives aimed at creating novel technologically driven solutions to the myriad social challenges facing the average Nigerian. The Hub also network stakeholders from diverse walks of life to create these solutions and also encourage social accountability through social creativity activating knowledge networks harnessing resources and imagination across society not just within public service professions and institutions
Job Description
- The Communications/Campaigns Manager will oversee the internal and external communications strategy for the Nigeria GATEWAY Program, ensuring the program's impact is effectively communicated to stakeholders, partners, and the public.
- The Communications/Campaigns Manager will also support program beneficiaries to amplify their voices, promote their offerings, and foster their growth in the gig economy.
- This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy and Strategic Communication
- Develop and implement an advocacy and communication strategy to promote the goals and impact of the Nigeria GATEWAY Program.
- Represent the program at events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to advocate for its objectives and achievements.
- Facilitate partnerships with organizations that align with the program’s advocacy goals.
- Adapt communication strategies based on feedback and evaluation results to enhance effectiveness.
Media and Public Relations
- Coordinate public relations efforts, including press releases, media briefings, and feature stories highlighting program milestones and success stories.
- Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and advocacy partners to amplify program visibility.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication channels, in collaboration with the Head of Communications.
Content Development and Digital Engagement
- Oversee the creation of high-quality content, including reports, case studies, newsletters, social media posts, and advocacy materials.
- Utilize digital platforms and tools to enhance the program’s outreach and engagement efforts.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Track and analyze the impact of advocacy and communication activities using relevant metrics.
- Prepare regular updates and reports for program leadership and stakeholders on advocacy achievements and areas for improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (Year 1)
- Commence Communications Campaign
- Advocacy and Strategic Communication
- Media and Public Relations
- Content Development and Digital Engagement
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience:
- 6 – 10 years of experience in strategic communications, digital campaigns, advocacy, or public relations, preferably within the development sector or gig economy initiatives.
- Proven track record of managing successful advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Experience managing campaign teams and executing multi-platform communication strategies.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong strategic thinking and creative skills in developing advocacy and communication plans.
- Strong campaign planning and execution skills, with the ability to drive awareness, adoption, and engagement at scale.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Proficiency in social media management, content creation, and digital communication tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.
- Demonstrated expertise in content strategy, digital marketing, storytelling, and engagement analytics.
- Proficient in analyzing campaign performance data and optimizing strategies accordingly.
- Capable of managing communications teams and vendors (e.g., creatives, media buyers, social media leads).
- Familiar with digital and offline outreach strategies for underserved populations, especially young women, PLWDs, and displaced youth.
- Strong project management skills, able to align communications initiatives with broader program timelines and goals.
- Confident communicator and team builder, fostering a culture of accountability and creativity.
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