Overview
The Communication Specialist will lead and coordinate advocacy and communication initiatives to strengthen political commitment, public awareness, and community engagement for polio eradication and immunization in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advocacy initiatives with political, traditional, and influential leaders.
- Engage LGA chairpersons, their spouses, and other influential leaders in priority states.
- Engage traditional media and social influencers to provide regular updates.
- Strengthen media capacity and ensure accurate and consistent communication.
- Design and implement initiatives to strengthen public awareness and engagement.
- Support digital engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate field visits to hard-to-reach areas.
- Document best practices and success stories.
- Produce documentaries, articles, and communication materials.
Required Experience
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, advocacy, or media.
- Experience working in public health communication is an asset.
- Field experience and familiarity with emergency settings are desirable.
- Strong communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with digital communication platforms and media relations.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Health, or related fields, alternatively, a first university degree with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, advocacy, or public affairs.
