Communications and Content Manager

Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Content Development:

• Develop and execute communications strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Produce high-quality institutional content, including press releases, briefing notes, reports, and stakeholder materials
• Draft executive communications for leadership positioning

Stakeholder & Government Engagement:

• Lead communications for government and stakeholder engagements, DMA, and state-level
• stakeholder engagement, including written outreach, meeting briefings, and post-engagement
• reports
• Develop briefing materials, reports, and engagement documentation
• Support donor and development partner communications

Media Relations & Public Positioning:

• Build and maintain media relationships across print, digital, and broadcast platforms
• Support media engagements, journalist briefings, and press events
• Position the organization as a leading voice in healthcare procurement

Content Planning & Execution

• Support the development and execution of quarterly communications plans
• Produce impact reports, newsletters, and publications
• Ensure consistency in messaging across all channels

Vendor & Team Coordination:

• Manage relationships with external vendors (designers, web teams, consultants)
• Provide guidance and editorial direction to the Digital and Media Officer
• Oversee the quality and consistency of all communication outputs

Multimedia & Content Production:

• Use design and content tools to produce communication assets
• Support development of presentations and visual materials
• Coordinate multimedia content production where required

Requirements:

• 4–7 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field
• Exceptional institutional writing and editing skills
• Demonstrable experience working in multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong understanding of the public sector, healthcare, or development landscape in Nigeria
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience producing formal communications for senior stakeholders (government, NGOs,
• corporates)
• Working knowledge of design/content tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express)

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical procurement, or development finance
• Prior work with government agencies, NGOs, PPPs, or multilateral organisations
• Proficiency in an additional Nigerian language (e.g., Hausa or Igbo)
• Experience with donor communications and reporting frameworks
• Exposure to multimedia content production (video, podcasts, etc.)

Success Profile:

• Build and structure a communications function from scratch
• Deliver clear, authoritative institutional messaging
• Operate effectively in a complex environment