Communications Specialist, HETA at Abt Global

Abt Global is a mission-driven consulting and research firm. For almost 60 years, Abt has tackled society’s toughest problems, pioneering evidence and innovation that improves policy, systems, and lives. We partner with clients and communities in 50+ countries to advance solutions in health, technology, environment and social policy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Specialist, HETA

Job Identification: 106186
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Category: Business Operations

The Opportunity

• Are you a communicator? A storyteller? Join the HETA team and help light up health care in sub-Saharan Africa. Abt Global leads the Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA), Power Africa’s flagship program to accelerate energy access and digital connectivity for health facilities across the continent.
• As a Communications Specialist, you will support the creation and dissemination of content through a new website, written materials, social media, events, and other efforts.
• This is a full-time position, reporting to the HETA communications lead.

Core Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the development of audience-focused communications and outreach.
• Provide concise and compelling written content for presentations, newsletters, social media, and other content to support HETA’s messaging priorities and overall programmatic objectives. 
• Provide copyediting and formatting support for HETA documents and outreach materials, ensuring adherence to Power Africa and USAID branding and marking guidance. 
• Post content to the HETA website, and track web analytics.
• Develop and send email marketing campaigns.
• Maintain and manage HETA’s distribution lists.
• Maintain and manage the HETA photo library.
• Work with Abt’s corporate Marketing & Communications team to identify opportunities to cross-share HETA stories that advance the company’s digital communications goals.
• Assist in planning and coordinating conference activities and webinars. 
• Contribute proactively to a culture of information sharing and cross-team learning with HETA’s geographically dispersed team.

What We Value

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, marketing, or another relevant field in addition to 5+ years of relevant experience is highly preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, email management software, and/or web content management tools, including MailChimp and WordPress.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of graphic design basics, with experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar tools.
• Familiarity with USAID, Power Africa, or other international development donors is required.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; experience coordinating event logistics a plus.
• Experience working with remote or geographically dispersed teams a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; French, Portuguese, or Swahili are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated appetite for learning.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2025; 15:32.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online