Global and UK Communications Director at WaterAid
WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Global and UK Communications Director
Location:
Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
- The Global and UK Communications Director will play a crucial role in championing the importance of Communications in achieving our mission.
- This is an exciting and unique chance to reposition Communications from service delivery only to strategic force – building relationships across the globe to understand how communications can create greater impact for our activities – from advocacy and influencing to Fundraising and beyond.
You'll also:
- Lead on a comprehensive review of our brand personality and positioning to ensure it is fit for purpose to deliver to the new Global Strategy ambitions
- Elevate the importance of Brand within the organisation across all levels of the organisation including the engagement of UK and Global Boards
- Lead the team to develop a programme of activity across Brand, Content, Media and Strategic Comms which leads to the growth of our awareness, buzz and word of mouth metrics.
- Lead the team to deliver compelling and impactful audience-centred external communications that build our profile and contribute to the delivery of our fundraising and advocacy objectives.
- Seek opportunities to elevate the importance of WASH on the global agenda, specifically amongst key audiences, and position WaterAid as the thought leaders within the WASH sector
Requirements
To be successful, you'll need:
- Extensive experience of working in Communications roles at a senior level including strategic communications, media and brand with a global and UK remit.
- Alignment with WaterAid's values and a commitment to driving Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
- Experience of working within or with Senior Leadership Teams and influencing at an Executive or Board of Trustee level.
- Passionate about ending poverty and want to be a part of making it happen, with commitment to WaterAid's mission and values, and a working style that reflects these.
Salary
NGN 29,417,627 to NGN 39,763,741 plus up to 43% of basic pay in allowance
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 16th March, 2023 at 23:59.
Availability for interview
20th March, 2023. (Week commencing)