Communications Assistant, SCALE-NSR Project

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
  • Full-time
  • Programmes
  • act-54281

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Communications Assistant, SCALE-NSR position. 

Below is the job description for the role:

Job Title:                          Communications Assistant, Strengthening Collaborative Actions and Leveraging Partnerships for Expansion and Use of NSR (SCALE-NSR) Project

Location:                          Abuja, Nigeria

Reporting to:                    Programme Coordinator

Line Management:            Nil

Grade:                              5

 

Job Purpose

The Communications Assistant will support the implementation of communications, media engagement, and outreach activities for the SCALE-NSR project. The role will focus on content development, media engagement, branding, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

A. Content Development & Documentation

  • Assist in developing and editing communication materials, including success stories, newsletters, blog posts, case studies, and reports.
  • Support the design and branding of project communication materials, ensuring consistency.
  • Assist in reviewing and editing partners’ communication products.
  • Work closely with the visual and brand consultant to produce communication materials.

B. Media & Public Engagement

  • Assist in executing social and mainstream media campaigns to increase the visibility of the SCALE-NSR Project.
  • Monitor media coverage and track the impact of communication efforts.
  • Support organizing press briefings, media roundtables, and digital advocacy campaigns.
  • Maintain an active social media presence for the project by creating engaging content.

C. Advocacy & Strategic Communications

  • Assist in developing advocacy materials, including policy briefs and key messages.
  • Support communication efforts for international campaign
  • Help document and share project successes and key learnings.

D. Capacity Building & Partner Support

  • Assist in training SCALE-NSR partners on communication strategies and content development.
  • Provide technical support to partners in documenting and promoting their initiatives.

E. Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely delivery of communication requests related to the SCALE - NSR project.
  • Support content management for the project’s website and social media platforms.
  • Assist in proposal development by providing communication-related inputs.
  • Support other ActionAid Nigeria communication initiatives as needed.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:       Entire AAN team

External:      The Media, project partners, donor, Partners, INGO Community and other stakeholders.

Persons Specifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum of National Diploma in communications, socials sciences or arts/humanities

Experience

  • At least two (2) years’ work experience, in Website development and digital communications.
  • Capacity building experience includes training and facilitation.
  • Proven experience in running social media campaigns leading, digital advocacy, and branding initiatives.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience in producing diverse communication materials.
  • Experience working with the media is desirable.
  • Familiarity with popular media sector and previous relationship with same is desirable.
  • Experience working on EU- funded project is an advantage is desirable.

Skill Abilities

  • Expertise in social media management, website content development, and multimedia production.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communication products and deadlines simultaneously.

Personal Qualities

  • A person of integrity
  • Creative and takes initiative
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
  • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
  • A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
  • Effectively promote AAN’s mission, values and objectives

 

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