Job Description:

Communications Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Reports to: Chief Executive

Organizational Background

Connected Development [CODE] is a non-governmental organisation that is building the largest social accountability movement and empowering marginalised communities across Africa. We strengthen local communities by creating platforms for dialogue, enabling informed debate, and building the capacities of citizens on how to hold their government accountable. To further drive our messages and amplify the voices of grassroots communities, we are looking for competent hands to help expand our footprints and drive value through online and offline content. The role will support the communications team to shape CODE’s content and communications strategy.

Requirements

• MBA or Advanced Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years corporate or development communications work experience
• Extensive list of media contacts.
• Knowledge of strong brand standards across all communications channels.

Skills

• Strong and confident leadership.
• Awareness and proficiency with communications technologies.
• Experience in stakeholder, PR and Media Management
• Experience with NGOs, CSOs
• Clear and concise communication with team members and senior management.
• An ability to work fluidly across multiple projects and tasks.
• A solid understanding of quality assurance as part of the visual identity process

Responsibilities

• Oversee CODE’s entire communications and advocacy activities.
• Assemble and oversee a diversely skilled communications team.
• Responsible for crisis management and preemptive planning while maintaining an awareness of possible risks and threats.
• Manage media relations; communications budget and ensure quality control of all information released.
• Determine communications strategies direction, public relations and act as spokesperson on behalf of the Organisation.
• Build, increase and manage relationships with government representatives, journalists, and stakeholders.
• Create content for corporate materials, in-house correspondence and technical documentation.
• Create and proofread internal and external communication documentations before publishing.
• Take lead in dissemination of communication materials to relevant stakeholders
• Oversee communications activities by Chapter Leads and persons in charge of Follow The Money Radio.
• Support other Departments in media and communications related capacity building and ensuring that this is integrated within programmes.
• Develop and oversee communications work plans for all campaigns and projects while promoting brand values
• Oversee content for monthly newsletters, periodical press releases, briefing notes, backgrounders, features, media talking points, question and answer documents

Method of Application:

Send your CV, a cover letter and 5 links of your best works to hr@connecteddevelopment.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2021

Job Description:

Finance Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Reports to: Finance Director

Organizational Background

Connected Development [CODE] is a non-government organization [NGO] whose mission is to empower marginalized communities in Africa.

Since 2012, we have strengthened local communities by creating platforms for dialogue, enabling informed debate, and building capacities of citizens on how to hold their government accountable through Follow The Money. CODE provides marginalized and vulnerable communities with resources to amplify their voices with independence and integrity while providing the communities with information that ushers social and economic progress.

Overview

We are looking for a crucial member of the Finance team with good communication skills, and who has a keen interest to gain experience and assist in bringing CODE’s vision to implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related courses; ICAN or ACCA is a plus
• 5-7 years experience in accounting and/ or financial analysis
• Ability to synergize large data into Reports or actionable information
• Knowledge of financial reporting tools

Skills

• Strong demonstrated use of google docs, sheets etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with Management and high level partners or donors.
• Decision making, business management and analytical skills.
• Experience with NGOs, CSOs
• Honesty, hard work ethics, and reliability.
• An ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and tasks.
• Great attention to detail, highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions)
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting
• Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for Management
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests
• Manage the CODE’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Co-leading and supervise daily transactions into the Accounting System
• Co-leading the preparation of all project budget proposals and overall Annual Budget
• Co-leading the preparation of monthly cash flow statement and Forecast and Variance Report
• Review and Supervise Cash Management
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Director

Method of Application:

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@connecteddevelopment.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2021