Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Visual Communications Assistant
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
The Opportunity
- The Visual Communications Assistant will support the Philanthropy Directorate’s storytelling, visibility, and campaign efforts by producing compelling visual content that communicates Plan International Nigeria’s impact. This includes photography, videography, motion graphics, and graphic design services for program communications, social media, campaigns, events, and internal use.
- The role ensures visual assets are high-quality, brand-aligned, and contribute to strategic visibility, donor engagement, and public mobilisation objectives.
- The assistant works closely with the Brand & Communications Manager and supports both planned and real-time storytelling opportunities.
About You
We are looking to recruit applicant with:
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Media, Fine Arts, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 2 - 3 years of experience in photography, videography, and design in a professional or organisational setting.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) or similar tools.
- Strong visual storytelling skills, with a creative eye and attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to project sites across Nigeria.
- Strong ethics and sensitivity to working with children, communities, and vulnerable populations.
- Experience working in a non-profit, humanitarian, or advocacy organisation.
- Excellent organisation, multitasking, and time management abilities.
- Understanding of visual brand identity systems and working with brand guidelines.
- Familiarity with social media formats and emerging content trends (e.g., reels, animations).
- Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.