View Vacancy - Deputy Press and Public Affairs Officer (Internal Advert)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media

Main purpose of job:

The successful candidate will work within the   Press and Public Affairs Team to deliver and implement a range of   communications tasks to support and project the objectives of the British   Government in Nigeria.  Duties will include, but will not be limited to,   briefing and engaging a broad range of media outlets to deliver HMG   messages, and managing the British High Commission’s digital media platforms   and audio-visual material.  The successful candidate will also provide   tailored communications planning support to government departments working on   the BHC platform.

Roles and responsibilities / what will   the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Monitor   digital, print and broadcast media for issues of interest to the UK mission   in Nigeria
  • Provide briefing and media handling support to the High Commissioner and other senior officials
  • Manage   the British High Commission Abuja webpage and digital media platforms,   including Facebook and Twitter
  • Prepare   draft news releases for the press
  • Maintain   an up-to-date database of media contacts for the BHC, including staying engaged   with a broad range of international and domestic journalists
  • Work   with Nigeria-based HMG departments, including British Council, Department for   International Development, UK Trade & Investment  and UK Visas &   Immigration to establish and implement appropriate campaign plans and to   ensure that HMG communication is coordinated
  • Contribute to the   development and production of communication tools at post including   infographics and short video clips.
  • Photograph   and record BHC and other HMG departments’ activities as required
  • Keep   a well organised electronic library of photos and audio/visual files for use   in publications, productions or for release to the media

  • At   least 3 years experience work experience in a media, marketing or public   relations role
  • Thorough   knowledge of social media, including the ability to analyse usage in order to   shape BHC engagement and to focus campaigns
  • Excellent   analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • IT   literate with specific knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel   programmes
  • Evidence of maintaining effective professional networks of contacts
  • Evidence   of designing and delivering communications plans
  • Photography  and/or graphic design skills
  • The   ability to work as part of a busy, creative team, as well as willingness to provide   support to team members when needs be
  • Resilience, flexibility and ability to deliver quality under pressure and against strict deadlines
6 July 2016
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Abuja
British High Commission
N 493,126
8 August 2016

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  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.