| Job Title: | Communications Specialist (Senior-Level) |
| Supervises: | Staff and contractors on communications |
| Work location: | Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria |
| Start date: | 15 Mar 2025 (tentative) |
| Contract: | Full-time; permanent after review period. |
About us
At CHECOD, we strive to enhance health systems development in Africa through health economics, policy-driven services, training, research, knowledge creation, dissemination, and advocacy. Our team is made up of a diverse group of African professionals, including health experts, economists, social scientists, statisticians, and financial specialists.
About the position
We are seeking a senior-level Specialist to execute a communications strategy that enhances CHECOD’s visibility across our website, social media, and other platforms. The role focuses on creating engaging, audience-specific content while maintaining consistent branding and messaging.
Responsibilities
- Edit and produce content for CHECOD across various formats, including both print and digital.
- Curate, edit, and coordinate the layout of a newsletter for distribution to broader audiences.
- Serve as the in-house brand specialist, ensuring consistency in CHECOD’s branding across all outputs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan, write, and support media activities related to our initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts to increase awareness of our work.
- Maintain and update accounts across social media platforms (LinkedIn and X).
- Engage with regular and social media to actively promote CHECOD’s image and visibility.
- Flag and respond to inaccurate or misleading comments on social media to mitigate potential impact.
- Innovate ideas and approaches for delivering digital content for promoting CHECOD’s programmes.
- Ensure the organization’s website is accessible and regularly updated with relevant information.
- Monitor and assess media coverage, providing recommendations for future communications strategies.
- Carry out communication or media tasks as assigned by the team lead or management.
Person specification
Essential (mandatory requirements for the role)
- A bachelor’s degree in communications or a media-related discipline.
- Excellent command of English, with strong verbal, written, and editorial skills.
- 4+ years of experience in communications, knowledge management, or a related role.
- Experience creating diverse communication materials, including media advisories, policy briefs, newsletters, case studies, articles, and annual reports.
- Proven ability to translate technical reports into clear, engaging content for non-experts.
- Demonstrated expertise in growing social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X.
- Proven experience in implementing communications strategies for projects or organizations.
Desirable (preferred qualifications and skills)
- A master’s degree in communications, public health, policy, international development, or a related field.
- Experience working on donor-supported health programmes or public-private partnerships.
- Experience in creating infographics and other visualizations that simplify complex information.
- Experience managing and updating websites using WordPress or similar tools.
- Proficient in using analytics tools to measure website or social media performance.
- Skilled in creating graphics using Adobe, Affinity, or comparable software suites.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online, via the Google Form link below. This application form will remain open, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until we receive a sufficient number of applicants. For enquiries on this role, please send an email to e.akpan@checod.org