Communictions & Marketing Officer at Lagos Food Bank Initiative

Lagos Food Bank is a non-profit, nutrition-focused initiative committed to fighting hunger, reducing food waste and solving the problem of malnutrition through targeted programs that seek to improve the nutrition/food intake of pregnant women and their infants who are not able to get the required nutrient during pregnancy and breastfeeding of their babies.

We are recruiting:

Position: Communictions & Marketing Officer

Location: Lagos

Lagos Food Bank Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and supporting food security in our community. We work closely with local partners, donors, and volunteers to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need.

We’re looking for a Communications & Marketing Officer to help share our story, engage the community, and strengthen our brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies to increase awareness of our programs and impact.
• Manage website content, and newsletters.
• Create compelling stories, press releases, and campaign materials that highlight our mission and community impact.
• Coordinate media outreach and build relationships with local press and community organizations.
• Support fundraising campaigns with creative digital and print materials.
• Maintain consistent brand voice across all communication channels.
• Assist in planning and promoting outreaches.
• Monitor and report on marketing performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, (in the nonprofit space is an advantage).
• Strong writing, storytelling, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, email marketing tools, and basic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for community work and the mission of ending hunger.

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within close proximity to facilitate on-site collaboration, community events, and media engagements.

Application closing: Not specified

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Submit their resume, cover letter, and samples of previous communication or marketing work(optional) to hr@lagosfoodbank.org