Communications Assistant

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. 

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. 

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. 

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Communications Assistant will support the Brand and Communications Unit in delivering high-quality communications, visibility and documentation support for the Emergency Response Fund project and programme teams in Borno State. The role will contribute to effective social media management, media relations, content gathering, documentation and tracking of communications outputs, while serving as a brand focal point in the Maiduguri office to ensure consistent application of Plan International’s brand, Plan International Nigeria's Brand and Communications Policy, safeguarding and communications standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Communications Advisor and Brand and Communications Unit to implement communications plans for the Emergency Response Fund project and other programme activities in Borno State.
• Gather, draft and organise field content, including human-interest stories, photos, quotes, captions, case studies and programme updates, ensuring informed consent and safeguarding requirements are met.
• Support social media management by developing draft posts, captions, content calendars and visual briefs, and by tracking engagement and performance of published content.
• Assist with media relations activities, including maintaining media contact lists, supporting press engagements, drafting media materials and tracking media coverage.
• Maintain documentation and tracking systems for communications requests, field visits, visibility materials, content approvals, media coverage and project communications outputs.
• Provide brand support to programme teams and partners in Borno State, including reviewing visibility materials, advising on correct logo use and ensuring compliance with Plan International’s brand guidelines.
• Support the development of newsletters, factsheets, briefs, reports, presentations, success stories and other communications products as required.
• Coordinate with field teams to identify communication opportunities, document project achievements and capture evidence of impact for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure all communications activities are conducted in accordance with Plan International’s safeguarding, dignity, consent, data protection and ethical storytelling standards.

Safeguarding

The Communications Assistant shall:

• Commit and contribute to an environment where children and programme participants feel respected, supported, safe and protected.
• Conduct all communications, documentation, photography, videography and media activities in line with Plan International’s safeguarding, consent and ethical storytelling standards.
• Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Global Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct, including the PII Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse Policy in public and private life.

And ensure that:

• Safeguarding concerns and breaches are reported and responded to in line with Plan International Nigeria’s applicable procedures.
• Programme participants, children and community members are represented with dignity and accuracy in all communications materials.

About You

We are looking to recruit person(s) with;

• A degree or Higher National Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Development Communication, English, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Completion of NYSC is compulsory.
• At least two years of relevant experience in communications, documentation, media relations, social media management, content gathering or visibility support, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to develop clear stories, captions, reports and updates for different audiences.
• Good understanding of photography, videography, consent processes, safeguarding requirements and ethical documentation of children and programme participants.
• Experience supporting social media content development, media monitoring, communications tracking and documentation systems.
• Experience working in Borno State or in humanitarian response settings, including with displaced populations and vulnerable communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Hausa; knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages spoken in Borno State is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of basic design tools, social media platforms, Microsoft Office applications and simple content management or tracking tools.

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted. 

Location: Maiduguri, Borno state

Type of Role: Fixed-Term

Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. 

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.