Job title: Senior Public Relations Specialist
Company: TechnoServe
Job description: Description :Job Title: Senior Public Relations SpecialistLocation: Abuja/ Lagos /OyoReports to: Program ManagerAbout TechnoServeEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.Job Summary:The Senior Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, regional economic communities, and private sector actors.Program/Practice/Department Overview:The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria’s fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with government ministries, regional economic communities, private sector associations, research institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
- Identify and engage with new and relevant stakeholders.
- Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues, workshops, and conferences.
- Disseminate project information to stakeholders through various channels.
- Develop and maintain strong networks with relevant organizations.
- Represent the project at relevant forums and events.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field. and
- 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 3 years
- Strong networks with government ministries, regional economic communities, and private sector actors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings.
Supervisory Responsibilities – NoneThis position is contingent upon the activity award and approval by the donor.We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at or call +1 202 785 4515.
Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:13:38 GMT
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