WACOL is seeking for a suitable candidate to fill the Position of Communications Manager in her head office (Enugu). The position provides an opportunity to manage the organisations overall internal and external communications, public relations, digital and ICT management, capacity building and monitoring and reporting.
Main Responsibilities
- Communication & Public Relations: Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance WACOL’s visibility; Manage social media accounts, website content, and newsletters; Write press releases, reports, and promotional materials.
- WACOL’s Podcast: Produce and publicize WACOL’s Podcast on all social media platforms; build relationships with media, donors, and stakeholders; and Organize events, campaigns, and awareness programs.
- Developing Communication Strategies: Creating and implementing communication plans aligned with the organization’s goals. Identifying key audiences and the best channels to reach them.
- Digital & ICT Management: Maintain and update the organisation’s website and digital platforms; ensure secure data management and backup systems; provide IT support, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues; and Manage the organisation’s databases and communication tools.
- Internal Communication & Capacity Building: Develop internal communication channels for staff and volunteers; Train team members on ICT tools and digital security and support online meetings, webinars, and virtual collaboration platforms.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track digital engagement metrics and analyze communication impact; prepare reports on ICT and communication effectiveness and ensure compliance with data protection and digital security policies.
Skills and Competencies [Minimum]:
- Master’s degree in mass communications, media, journalism, or other relevant field with more than 7 years post-qualification experience. Digital communication expertise in the development sector will be an added advantage.
- Strong team player in fast-paced environments, used to organize, prioritize and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling and presentation skills.
- Excellent record of accomplishment in producing communication material including social media posts and brochures, flyers, etc.
- Expertise in social media management and digital marketing.
- Good knowledge of communication principles.
- Knowledge of multimedia to develop a range of communication and information products
- Knowledge of website development (WordPress, HTML, or CMS tools).
- IT troubleshooting, data management, and cybersecurity knowledge.
- Ability to use design tools (Canva, Adobe, etc.) for content creation.
- Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
To Apply:
Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organizations and the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Interested candidates are requested to submit a Curriculum Vitae with 3 references, 1 page motivational letter explaining why you are a good candidate for the position by email to: info@wacolnigeria.org AND Nkechi.igwe@wacolnigeria.org Please use “COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Deadline for submission of applications is 31st August, 2025 by close of business (COB).
Please note: Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
