Strategic Communications Associate at Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)

Description

• We are recruiting a Communications Associate to support ongoing work aimed at driving political and communications work in Nigeria as part of the strategic communications network.
• This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to work with a fledging team of communications experts in shaping the narrative around clean energy, climate justice and sustainable development
• The ideal candidate would be very steeped in media and communications with demonstrable interest in Nigerian politics, economy, and environmental governance.
• The Communications Associate will spend considerable time supporting the implementation of country level strategy and facilitating media relations hence the need for strong ties with both traditional and digital media outlets.

How You'll Contribute

The Communications Associate will report to the Nigeria Country Lead and will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the successful implementation of the organization's strategic objectives for Nigeria.
• Facilitating linkage with journalists and media outlets covering varying angles and dimensions of climate change in Nigeria.
• Conducting social listening/media monitoring and empirical analysis of emerging trends and events within the political and development landscape of Nigeria.
• Providing communications support to key spokespersons, emerging voices and partners as part of the country strategy
• Identifying emerging narrative and tools for successful campaigns in partnership with other thematic and country desks within the network.
• Participating in sector related events, conferences, and summits to deepen the organizations understanding of the country
• Assisting in development of content for local and international distribution across traditional and digital channels.
• Assisting the Country Lead on project management and administrative duties

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience in the field of media and communications
• A thorough grasp of the context and nuance of climate, energy and environmental policies and issues in Nigeria
• Proven access to local media with an established pipeline of media contacts in both traditional and digital outlets
• A creative mindset with strong written and visual communication skills with proven ability to translate concept to content for effective campaigns
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse team of experts across different time zones
• Outstanding organizational skills and the flexibility to effectively function in a remote team with the willingness to travel as required by the work demands
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
• The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across phone/video conferencing, timezones, Slack, email, Trello, etc.

Why should you join us?

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.
• A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year (subject to funding and performance)