COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE AT CREST RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (CRADI)

About Company:

Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) is an independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through evidence-based research and developmental aid. The Institute uses a multidisciplinary, community-friendly, and ethic-driven approach to support independent, high-quality research with an impact on business development, the public sector and civil society. CRADI partners with appropriate research, technology, development, communications, and governance institutions. Team members include people drawn from the academia, civil society, public and private sectors, as well as practitioners in various fields of endeavor who are concerned about the socio-political and economic problems of Africa.

Job Description:

• Develop high-quality communication materials, including success stories, newsletters, and social media content.
• Support the documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and case studies.
• Build the communication capacity of field staff through training and editorial support.
• Monitor media trends and propose innovative ways to improve outreach.
• Represent the project in communications forums and support visibility events.
• Manage digital platforms and ensure timely, relevant updates on project progress.
• Work closely with MERL and Program teams to translate data and field results into accessible stories and reports.
• Capture success stories and visual documentation through field visits and interviews.

Requirements:

• The candidates must be resident in the chosen country and be willing and able to travel to local and difficult terrains within the project location.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in communication roles, preferably in development projects.
• Excellent writing, editing, and digital communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse teams and communicating complex technical ideas to non-specialist audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, photography, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions
• Ability to work with diverse team members
• Proven ability to develop communication strategies, manage digital platforms, and produce multimedia content.
• Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress), and strong storytelling skills.
• Any other duty as assigned by the project management team.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2025

Application Instructions:

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