Media and Communication Officer At Life At Best Development Initiative (LABDI) - NAIJA STICK

Media and Communication Officer At Life At Best Development Initiative (LABDI)

LIFE at Best Developmnt Initaitive (LABDI) is National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2016 and presently operational in the BAY states within the North-East and Northwest. 

We are dedicated to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and to maintain human dignity during and in the after math of man–made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situation; and to promote the right of children, women, and vulnerable people in the society.

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Media and Communication Officer

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 2 years

Location: Borno

The Media and Communication Officer plays a vital role in shaping public perception and strengthening stakeholder engagement. 

• This position is responsible for crafting and executing strategic communication plans, managing media relations, creating compelling content, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. 

Acting as a key spokesperson, the officer promotes the organization’s mission, vision, and goals to internal and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Production & Reporting

Assist in the regular development of situation reports, weekly reviews, bulletins, annual reports, and donor materials, including success stories, photos, and video/audio content.

• Contribute to the drafting, editing, and structuring of outreach and media materials for internal and external dissemination.
• Create weekly context updates and identify lessons learned, constraints, and project impact for inclusion in quarterly reports.

Media Engagement & Public Relations

Coordinate with program focal points to develop press releases, quotations, media pitches, and media briefings.

• Manage proactive and responsive media relations to enhance visibility and generate positive press coverage.
• Organize and lead PR-related events, including media tours to project sites.
• Act as spokesperson and support to affiliate press reps to secure local/international media coverage.
• Maintain media logs, monitor coverage, and provide regular feedback to the Senior Program Manager.

Digital and Social Media

Manage and update LABDI’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.), post updates, run campaigns, and track engagement.

• Create multimedia content (graphics, short videos, infographics) tailored to digital platforms.
• Engage online influencers, bloggers, and digital media outlets to amplify messaging.

Radio and Community Outreach

Develop communication/media plans using radio content for key projects (e.g., “Strengthening Project Response” in Yobe and Borno, and “Transparency and Accountability in Government”).

• Collaborate with partner radio stations to produce and broadcast live magazine programs in line with regulations.
• Select relevant discussion topics, identify appropriate guests, and monitor broadcast quality and impact.
• Listen to radio episodes, report on content, and provide constructive feedback to production teams.

Program and Policy Integration

Ensure communication strategies align with LABDI’s rights-based programming approach and child safeguarding policies.

• Collaborate with the LABDI management team to develop and manage real-time crisis communication tools and data collection.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts and ensure compliance with branding and policy guidelines.

Visual Documentation

Attend field activities, trainings, and meetings to capture high-quality photographs and success stories.

• Support visibility and outreach initiatives, including organizing media visits and donor events.
• Submit all media content and summaries for inclusion in donor reports and internal documentation.

Other Duties

• Support the development of themes and guest selection for radio programming.
• Keep track of media coverage (print, broadcast, online) involving LABDI.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in media and communications, preferably in an NGO or development setting.

• Proven ability to manage media relations, social media accounts, and multimedia content creation.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with radio broadcasting and community media is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, ethical communication, and rights-based programming.
• Proficiency in tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software is an asset.

Method of Application.

Interested and qualified candidates should fill in their application using this link:

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Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.