The Senior Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, regional economic communities, and private sector actors.

Program/Practice/Department Overview:

The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria’s fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with government ministries, regional economic communities, private sector associations, research institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and engage with new and relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues, workshops, and conferences.
• Disseminate project information to stakeholders through various channels.
• Develop and maintain strong networks with relevant organizations.
• Represent the project at relevant forums and events.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field. and
• 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 3 years
• Strong networks with government ministries, regional economic communities, and private sector actors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings.