Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is hiring a Communications specialist to support AHNi’s internal and external communications, content development, media relations, digital platforms, publications, advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Support internal and external communications strategies.
* Develop content for newsletters, websites, blogs, press releases and social media.
* Produce communication materials highlighting project activities and achievements.
* Support press conferences, media briefings, interviews and campaigns.
* Draft and disseminate media advisories, press releases and briefs.
* Develop success stories, lessons learned and program documentation.
* Support social media strategies, content development and feedback monitoring.
* Maintain online platforms and develop digital content and graphic designs.
* Produce IEC/BCC materials, infographics, factsheets, policy briefs and reports.
* Strengthen brand visibility through media relations and digital platforms.
* Support advocacy and resource mobilization through evidence-based communication.
* Ensure compliance with donor branding and marking guidelines.
* Build staff capacity in communication, documentation and knowledge management.
* Liaise with local and international media and monitor media coverage.
* Contribute to technical reports, grant proposals and presentations.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
* 5–7 years’ progressive experience in communications, knowledge management or media relations within the NGO/Development sector.
* Experience developing communication strategies and donor-focused reports.
* Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
* Proficiency in digital communication, social media management and graphic design, with high proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
* Experience in advocacy, health or humanitarian projects.
* Knowledge of DoS/PEPFAR, Global Fund or other donor communication requirements is an advantage.
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
How to Apply
Send your suitability statement and CV as a single MS Word document to AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria.org.ng.
Use your Full Name, Job Title and Location as the email subject.
Deadline: 2 October 2026
