Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN): Communication Specialist
CCDRN is seeking a skilled Communication Specialist to ensure the coherent, timely, and audience-centered communication of our humanitarian, peace-building, and development work in Damaturu Town, Yobe and Kaduna.
About CCDRN:
CCDRN’s vision is a society in which governance and development are community-driven. Our mission is to partner with communities and groups to achieve recreation and rebuilding on the principles of self-reliance, self-management, and collective peace.
Job Title: Communication Specialist
Locations: Damaturu Town, Yobe and Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
• Context-Specific Communication Strategy: Adapt CCDRN’s corporate communication strategy for the BAY states, defining objectives, priority audiences, channels, timelines, and KPIs. Provide briefs on communication trends, risks, and opportunities. Integrate communication components into project designs.
• Planning & Coordination: Develop and maintain an annual communication workplan and social-media calendar. Coordinate with field teams to schedule coverage of key activities. Liaise with the HQ team for alignment.
• Content Production & Quality Control: Gather, draft, and edit high-quality content (photos, videos, stories, press releases, briefs, donor materials). Ensure outputs are accurate, conflict-sensitive, gender-responsive, and compliant with CCDRN’s visual identity. Maintain a digital asset library.
• Media & External Relations: Map and cultivate relationships with local journalists, radio stations, online influencers, and community information hubs. Arrange press visits, prepare talking points, and track media coverage. Support advocacy and partnership events.
• Capacity Strengthening: Coach project staff, community volunteers, and partners on photography, story gathering, social-media engagement, and safe communication practices. Deliver trainings and provide mentoring.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Set and track state-level communication indicators. Submit a monthly dashboard and narrative. Conduct semi-annual content audits.
• Administration & Compliance: Guide field teams on donor-branding application and obtain approvals. Oversee small communication budgets.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the SMT.
Requirements:
• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree plus additional relevant certifications in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible communication experience, including at least 2 years in humanitarian or development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to craft and implement communication plans and create multimedia content under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is a strong asset.
Application Closing Date
25th May, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role to:hr@ccdrn.org using the job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- CCDRN strongly encourages women to apply.
- CCDRN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified female candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, or any other protected category.
