Communication Officer BMZ-TDA
- Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V Jobportal
- CO Nigeria
- Published: 2025-06-11
- published till: 2025-06-25
About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
To keep pace with the growth of the Nigeria Country Office Team, we are looking for a Communications Officer based in Abuja.
The work hours for this position is 40 Hours/Week.This position is filled locally with contractual conditions of Nigeria. An expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
- The Communication officer will be responsible for the implementation of the communications strategy and systems for the country office in line with CBM International requirements.
- Work with the Communications Coordinator to support the development of CBM International Nigeria country programme’s communication and visibility strategy and plan in line with CBM’s and the donor’s communication policies and procedures, with guidance from the Communication team at the International office.
- Support in the development of external and internal materials on methods related to the activity and edit communication materials, memos, and other analytical documents.
- Assist in communications plans for a variety of stakeholder groups, create relevant messaging and materials, and implement communications strategies in line with the the CBM communication guielines and other project branding guidelines.
- Support in developing contents for CBM International communication platforms and social media platforms (if applicable), to promote internet-based knowledge sharing for the country office and its projects.
- Develop human interest stories such as collection of success stories, case studies and stories of change.
- Develop and deliver appropriate training programs, workshops, forums, and other public outreach campaigns to raise awareness of CBM International interventions in Nigeria.
Coordinate marketing and promotion of the CBM International’s activity in Nigeria. - Work with implementing partners to develop relevant communication materials at the project level.
- Develop specific targeted communication objectives and communication plans.
- Work with the MEAL Officers to compose, edit, design, record, produce publications such as newsletters, leaflets, and brochures etc, and contribute to knowledge management.
- Train CBM partners on the standards of communication for development and provide continuous technical support to the partners.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by line manager or other senior colleagues.
These are your qualifications
- University degree in communications, journalism, international relations or other relevant disciplines.
- Minimum of three (3) years' of professional experience in a similar role, or as a writer in communications for development, preferably within donor-funded programmes.
- Experience working in NGO communications would be considered an asset.
- Experience in communications strategy development and implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining social media campaigns.
- Experience in digital communications and social media.
- Experience in corporate writing and editing.
- Experience in managing donor visibility.
- Experience with media liaison.
- Experience in NGO/humanitarian communications.
- Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
- Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
- Fluent in English and Hausa Languages.
- Willingness to travel to the field on a regular basis.
What we offer
- A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
- A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
- An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
