Position Summary

• The Communication Officer will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing all project’s communication strategies in the state.
• The role includes creating compelling content to highlight project impacts, managing media and stakeholder relationships, overseeing visibility activities, and ensuring consistent branding across all platforms.
• The officer will support advocacy and public engagement efforts to amplify GPD’s mission and enhance the visibility of all interventions in the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans to promote GPD’s programs, success stories, and organizational image in the state.
• Collaborate with the Communication Coordinator and IT Manager to develop, edit, and disseminate press releases, human interest stories, and newsletters on field activities for publication on GPD’s website and social media platforms.
• Develop regular engaging content of activities in the state and sharing with the Communication Coordinator and IT Manager.
• Laise with the Communication Coordinator to Produce high-quality communication materials flyers, and infographics for state activities.
• Support program teams in documenting project activities and capturing stories of change from the field.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all communication materials adhere to donor visibility guidelines and GPD’s brand standards.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly communication reports.
• Support GPD resource mobilization
• Carry out other task assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc / HND in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in communications, media relations, or advocacy, preferably within NGOs
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce content for diverse audiences.
• Basic photography and videography skills
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and editing skills for developing press releases, human interest stories, newsletters, and social media content.
• Basic graphic design and visual storytelling abilities, including use of tools like Canva or Photoshop, plus photography and videography skills.
• Ability to translate complex project information into compelling stories and messages tailored for diverse audiences.
• Good understanding of branding and donor visibility guidelines to ensure consistent and compliant communication outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, able to build relationships with media outlets, partners, and community stakeholders.

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Position Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective tracking of project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts in the state.
• This role will oversee the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, tools, and systems to ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• The officer will work closely with GPD MEAL Manager, Program Teams, and Community Structures on data management and support evidence-based decision-making of all project in the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, and databases in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Conduct routine data collection, verification, and analysis to track progress against targets.
• Facilitate field monitoring visits, spot checks, and data quality assessments.
• Support baseline studies, midline reviews, and endline evaluations.
• Prepare and submit timely monitoring and evaluation reports, success stories, and learning briefs.
• Support in training and mentoring project staff on data collection methodologies and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate with program teams to incorporate lessons learned into program designs and delivery.
• Support GPD resource mobilization effort
• Carry out other task that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc / HND in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within an NGO or community development setting.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, logical frameworks, and data collection techniques (qualitative and quantitative).
• Experience with data management and analysis software such as Excel, Kobo, Toolbox, ODK, or SPSS.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with local languages and the socio-cultural context in the project area is an added advantage

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks and tools (quantitative and qualitative).
• Ability to analyze data using tools such as Excel, Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or SPSS.
• Excellent skills in preparing clear, concise reports, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Skilled at conducting site visits, routine checks, and verifying data quality in diverse community settings.
• Ability to clearly present data findings and engage effectively with project teams, partners, and community members.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines under minimal supervision.

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