Director of Communications and Advocacy (DCA) at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

The Role

The Director of Communications and Advocacy (DCA) will report to the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) and will be majorly responsible for the effective communication of the impact and output of the Foundation to all relevant stakeholders.

He/she will draw attention to the critical role of the public sector in national development and encourage buy-in and participation in the public sector reforms.

As the head of the team, the Director will oversee the department’s operations, mobilise resources, develop tools for evidence-based advocacy efforts and, disseminate to relevant stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Director of Communications and Advocacy will;

• Develop and implement an integrated communications plan that will raise the profile and credibility of the Foundation and strengthen the Foundation’s brand identity across key stakeholder audiences.

• Set the brand strategy aligned to the Foundation’s strategy and purpose

• Work collaboratively with the Programmes and Funding and Partnership teams to identify communications and partnership opportunities and devise solutions to leverage them.

• Dissemination of evidence-based advocacy strategy, tools, research papers, and policy briefs aimed at raising awareness on the importance of public sector and health sector improvement

• Work with the Funding and Partnerships team to build relationships that will support advocacy efforts

• Formulate and implement public relations strategies

• Oversee and execute the development of all material intended for external consumption via both traditional and digital channels.

• Ensure conformance with Foundation branding across all activities

• Create an annual event calendar; plan and manage all Foundation events, both in-person and virtual

• Lead, manage and develop brand and communication standards throughout the organisation

• Actively support, coach, and develop communications talent across the function.

• Set the brand, events and sponsorship policy, standards, toolkit and guidelines for the organisation

• Serve as lead point person on media interactions that help promote and impact the Foundation.

• Develop and nurture effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.

• Develop a crisis management plan and put in place tools to monitor the Foundation’s brand.

• Identify challenges and emerging issues facing the Foundation and devise and execute appropriate strategies to address them.

• Recruit and manage a Communications and Advocacy team, to support the development and execution of the Communications and Advocacy strategies; promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of a post-graduate degree in Communication, Information Management, Education, Public Relations, Social Sciences or other related fields.

• 15 years of relevant experience in leading the development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies, particularly for a non-profit organisation.

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

Expert capability in the following areas;

• Strategic Communication

• Advocacy and Policy Communication

• Media Relations

• Digital Media Management

• Market Research and Analysis

• Event Management

• Vendor Management

• Content Development

• Publications and Media Content Management

• Brand Management

• Media Campaign and Audience Management

• Team Development and Management

• Risk Management

• Market Research and Analysis

The following behavioural and core competencies are expected of the Director;

• Partnership

• Innovation

• Sustainability

• Excellence

• Advocacy

• Leadership

• Stakeholder Management

• Integrity

• Critical Thinking

• Communication