Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Media Consultant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: Consultancy
Responsibilities
- The Media Consultant, in close liaison with the Communications Advisor and Nigeria Country team, will provide guidance and support in the publicity of the event through traditional and social media outlets.
- The Media consultant will develop a communications plan to guide media engagement before and post-event.
- On the day of the event, the media consultant will organize a media briefing, and short interview with key invited guests, coordinate tweets and posts on Options’ social media handles, and overall smooth coordination of all communication activities. Working closely with the Options Communications manager and Country representative
Person Specification
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in media engagement, event planning, public relations, and communications.
Experience:
- Experience in health communications and journalism
- Experience working in international development and with various implementing partners and governments.
- Demonstrated experience of developing and executing events with high-level stakeholders and speakers, preferably in the international development/international affairs sector and with funders, government stakeholders, etc
Salary
Rate Negotiable
Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023.
Interview Date
20th May, 2023
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Note
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 20 May 2023
- Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate)
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application at your earliest opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
- Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
- We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the Nigeria