Deadline: 30 June 2025
Are you a passionate storyteller with a heart for queer advocacy? Do you thrive on crafting compelling messages and engaging communities? ISHRAI is looking for a talented Communication Officer to join our dedicated team!
If you’re ready to use your skills to amplify queer voices and drive meaningful change, check out the full job description right here on this post. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Hybrid Role
Key responsibilities:
- Will be creating a digital communications strategy for social media channels that aligns with the program’s communications and knowledge management goals.
- Will also create engaging content like infographics, videos social media campaigns that fit our audience.
- Support the planning and delivery of virtual/hybrid events, develop and produce newsletters and other interactive resources on the organizational social platforms and website.
- Support the development and production of quarterly e-newsletters and other interactive resources on the programme’s digital channels, including social media and the programme website.
- Co-manage the programme website and ensure regular updates of relevant content on the website.
- Liaise Liaise with the MERL and program manager/officer to harness data and insights to inform the design of evidence-based content suitable for the various digital channels, particularly posts for social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, Linkedin).
- Develop monthly/quarterly /yearly work plans with other members of the
MERL, Communications, and Knowledge Management Team. - Carry out additional tasks as requested by the management
Required Qualifications:
- The Communications and Engagement Officer should have: A degree in a relevant discipline such as Communications or another related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in communications, media relations, or administration.
- Excellent graphics design skills. Proficiency in the use of various graphics and infographic design apps (E.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is highly desirable.
- Ability to use basic video editing software tools to produce short videos.
- Proven knowledge and experience in digital content curation and website management.
- Great skills in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to recruitment@ishraing.org before the end of 30th June 2025. Email subject should be the position applied for. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.