Senior Officer, Communications - Amplifying Impact in Health & Development Programs at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization - MY NGO JOBS

Senior Officer, Communications – Amplifying Impact in Health & Development Programs

A Critical Role in Evidence-Based Advocacy

Effective communication is the vital bridge connecting critical health research and policy action, especially in complex humanitarian and development environments. The Senior Communications Officer plays a pivotal role in translating highly technical and life-saving program data into accessible, persuasive narratives that influence decision-makers, secure funding, and empower communities. This position is essential for ensuring that our organization’s innovations and evidence are heard by those who need to act, ultimately maximizing our impact on the quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented communications specialist to lead the organization’s knowledge management and public advocacy efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, packaging, and strategically disseminating content across various channels, ensuring our project insights drive national-level policy and scale-up planning. This role demands both creativity in production and technical rigor in research translation.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Senior Officer, Communications will be expected to deliver excellence across several core areas:

1. Content Development and Production

Creative Product Generation: Oversee and execute the creation of high-impact communication products, including explanatory videos, dynamic infographics, detailed fact sheets, and compelling human-interest stories.
Evidence Translation: Transform complex technical evidence, research findings, and policy recommendations into clear, concise, and persuasive reports, advocacy briefs, and knowledge products for diverse stakeholder audiences (donors, government, media).
Capacity Support: Collaborate with technical teams to conceptualize and package user-friendly training resources, operational manuals, and job aids, adapting them into multimedia formats for diverse learning styles.
Material Adaptation: Ensure the successful adaptation and iterative review of project materials into multiple dissemination formats (print, visual, audio), working closely with pilot sites and beneficiaries for relevance.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

Media Relations: Take the lead in coordinating all media outreach and engagement activities, including drafting press releases, developing content for radio spots and newspaper features, and crafting community sensitization campaigns.
Digital Management: Manage and curate the organization’s digital communication platforms and channels, ensuring consistent messaging and high visibility for project activities and achievements.
Event Coordination: Plan, organize, and execute high-level dissemination events, policy dialogues, national conferences, and online webinars to showcase programmatic results and influence strategic dialogue.
Partner Alignment: Support partner organizations to ensure cohesive project branding, visibility, and standardized messaging across the wider consortium.

3. Research Dissemination and Quality Assurance

Manuscript Contribution: Provide specialized technical writing and editorial support for the development of scientific manuscripts intended for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Quality Control: Deliver high-level technical editing, quality assurance, and professional formatting support to research teams to enhance the clarity and presentation of reports and documents.
Conference Materials: Support the preparation, design, and finalization of abstracts, posters, and presentation materials for regional and international conferences.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

We are seeking a seasoned communications professional with a track record of translating research into action.

Education and Experience

Advanced Degree: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced qualification) in Communication, Journalism, Public Health, Knowledge Management, or a related Social Science field.
Professional Tenure: A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive professional experience focused on communication for development, knowledge translation, or public health communication.
Scientific Writing: Demonstrated prior experience contributing to scientific writing and the co-development of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts is highly desirable.
Multimedia Production: Proven ability to conceptualize and produce diverse multimedia assets (e.g., video scripts, dynamic infographics, digital storytelling).
Sector Experience: Previous experience working with government health agencies, international NGOs, or on donor-funded health and development projects is an asset.

Key Competencies

Exceptional talent for writing, sophisticated editing, and authentic storytelling.
Strong competency in graphic design or content creation software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
Proven ability to engage effectively with high-level stakeholders, policymakers, and diverse community members.
Superior organizational skills, with the proven capacity to coordinate deliverables across multiple internal and external teams under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with public health domains such as immunization, maternal and child health, or digital health systems is a plus.

Why This Job Matters & Benefits of Applying

This role offers the opportunity to be the voice of a leading indigenous organization, directly influencing national health strategy in the fight against HIV. Your work will ensure that data shapes policy, leading to systemic, positive change for the most vulnerable.

Policy Influence: Play a key role in research-to-policy initiatives, translating evidence into scalable, national health strategies.
Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of the organizational communication strategy and lead engagement with influential stakeholders.
Purpose-Driven Career: Align your communication expertise with a powerful mission to save lives and enhance productivity in the HIV community.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package, reflecting the seniority and vital importance of this leadership role.

About the Organization

We are a prominent, homegrown, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable health and developmental outcomes across Nigeria. Operating from our central headquarters in Abuja and leveraging a network of field offices, our core mandate revolves around preserving life, elevating living standards, and proactively creating pathways for economic empowerment, specifically for those affected by or living with HIV. We pride ourselves on being built on a robust foundation of core organizational principles, committing daily to innovation, inspirational team leadership, and the cultivation of impactful collaborations across the sector.

Application Details

Criterion	Detail
Job Title	Senior Officer, Communications (Job Code: SOC 143)
Location	Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Employment Status	Full-time (Contingent on grant funding and exceptional performance)
Salary Expectation	Competitive
Application Deadline	December 30th, 2025

Tips for Applicants & How to Apply

We are actively seeking reliable, accountable, and audacious professionals. We particularly encourage applications from qualified women and individuals from the HIV community.

Dual Submission is Mandatory: Applications must be submitted through both the specified application link and the dedicated project recruitment email. Applications sent solely to the email address will be void. APPLY NOW
Email Submission: Forward your comprehensive CV and a brief statement of suitability (max 200 words) in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected].
Strict Subject Line: Your email subject line MUST adhere to the following format: Job Title, Location, Applicant Full Name (e.g., Senior Officer, Communications, Abuja, CHINWE EZE).

Please be advised that only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted. We review submissions on a rolling basis and may close the application window earlier if an exceptional candidate pool is secured. We never charge any fees for applications or interviews.