NGO Vacancy: Information and Communications Officer, BLF Lagos

[Sanmi Falobi]

 

Employment Opportunity in BLF

 

The Bread of Life Development Foundation (BLF) is a non-governmental organisation working in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector. Founded in 2000, it was registered as an incorporated trustee in 2001. Bread of Life Development Foundation is in Special Consultative status with the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council since 2012.

 

Over the years, the Bread of Life Development Foundation (BLF) has been involved in activism, advocacy, project management, and conducted consultancy studies in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector; and has also worked directly with stakeholders in over 15 states in Nigeria.

 

BLF is seeking to employ immediately anInformation and Communications Officer at its Lagos office. Interested candidates meeting the qualifications, experience, and skills outlined below are encouraged to apply for the opening.

 

BLF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regards to applicant’s gender, creed or religious beliefs.

 

Information and Communications Officer, Lagos

Key Responsibilities

1. Generating and managing digital content for eWASH newsblog www.assemblyonline.info, and other online platforms; as well as marketing the news blog for advertisement placements.
2. Managing internal/external relations and communications with stakeholder groups.
3. Implement other duties as directed.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. First degree in journalism, mass communication or other related discipline
2. Good command of English language, good typing skills, excellent writing and reportorial skills, evidenced through past published or unpublished materials.
3. Ability to gather and edit data in textual, photographic, audio, and video formats.
4. Good Proficiency in ICT particularly the social media.
5. Self-motivation and ability to work with little or no supervision.
6. Prior experience of working in a media firm and knowledge of the issues in the water and sanitation sector in Nigeria is an advantage.
7. Experience in working with computer software such as Microsoft Office, design packages, and other relevant applications.
8. Willingness to embark on local or international travels at short notices.
9. Good speaking communication and marketing skills.
10. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

Application for Positions Openings

 

Interested and qualified candidates should email an updated, current CV with three references and a cover letter to: blfni...@yahoo.com, with subject line:Information and Communications Officer.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and the successful candidate will be hired early 2016. Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and relevant experience.

 

Salary and benefits offered will be in conformance with BLF’s compensation plan.

 

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, December 24 2015

(Or later date as determined by BLF)

 

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'SANMI FALOBI

Tel: +234 (0) 80 2362-6281

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INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTRE (IPC),

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