Senior Communications Specialist at Credo Advisory

Credo Advisory is a strategic and development communications firm that specializes in designing and implementing strategic, operational, and tactical communications initiatives. We provide a full suite of communications support to our clients, which includes public relations and advocacy, marketing, government relations, media relations, crisis communications, digital communications, research, and capacity building. Credo offers focused and integrated approaches to communications to ensure we meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. We bring innovative ideas, thought leadership, and insights with a global (and local) perspective to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
The Senior Communications Specialist will:

Develop and execute strategic communications plans and awareness-building campaigns for client projects.
Interact with senior-level government and donor partners to build and strengthen relationships on behalf of the company.
Develop Credo literature, deliverables, and other creative materials to promote Credo’s communications objectives.
Produce and deploy an extensive range of materials (e.g., reports, emails, meeting minutes, newsletters, brochures, press releases, fact sheets, etc.) and communications creatives (videos, pamphlets, banners, documentaries, radio jingles, GIFs, etc.) for client-related projects.
Support Credo’s business development activities, such as proposals, whitepapers, conferences, and thought leadership materials.
Support Credo management on all administrative and company’s activities.
Plan and organize high-quality/high-profile press and client-related events.
Supervise industry-focused opinion research, news and social media monitoring.
Support the management of various databases, websites, and social media accounts.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

Master’s Degrees in Mass Communication, Public Relations, or related field.
Experience in strategic communications and project management
At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in social media management and campaigns.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
English language and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
Excellent computer skills.
Self-starter, result-oriented, high-energy level, and ability to work with minimal supervision.