Media and Communications Officer at One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI)

One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing human, animal, environmental, and ecosystem health through the One Health approach. Since 2019, we have been implementing impactful programs that drive sustainable development through advocacy, research, education, and community engagement across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media and Communications Officer

Location: Abuja

Position Overview

• OHDI is seeking a creative, skilled, and motivated Media and Communications Officer to lead and support our growing communications portfolio. 
• This role will focus on enhancing the organization’s visibility and engagement through strategic digital content creation, media engagement, and storytelling. 
• The ideal candidate will play a central role in managing social media, developing multimedia content, writing and editing articles, and supporting the implementation of related communication activities.

Key Responsibilities
Social Media Management:

• Manage and grow OHDI’s presence on platforms including Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar with engaging and timely content.
• Draft and schedule posts, monitor analytics, and engage with followers.
• Run digital campaigns to amplify OHDI’s work and reach target audiences.

Content Writing and Editorial Support:

• Draft articles, blog posts, press releases, donor updates, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Edit and refine submissions for the One Health Insights Platform, ensuring high editorial quality, clarity, and consistency.
• Assist program teams in documenting success stories, project updates, and impact narratives.

Graphic Design and Multimedia Creation:

• Design engaging visual content (graphics, infographics, social media posts, flyers) using tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator.
• Edit short-form videos and reels for social media, events, and presentations using tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro.
• Create visual assets to support campaigns, reports, events, and donor engagement.

Website Management and Newsletter production:

• Assist with uploading and updating content on OHDI’s website and platforms, including the One Health Insights blog.
• Ensure all published materials are visually appealing, user-friendly, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Lead the planning, content development, design, and distribution of OHDI’s regular newsletters to stakeholders, partners, and subscribers.

Communications Strategy and Brand Support:

• Contribute to the implementation of OHDI’s media and communications strategy.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms and communications.
• Monitor and evaluate media engagement metrics to inform improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in media and communications (preferably in the nonprofit or development sector).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts and digital campaigns.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, etc.).
• Familiarity with website CMS tools such as WordPress is an asset.
• Experience with or interest in podcast production is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of or interest in One Health, global health, or sustainable development is a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Creativity and an eye for compelling visuals and narratives
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with attention to detail
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration

• The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and the responsibilities of the position.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.

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

Note

• You will need to upload the following:
  • A CV/resume
  • Samples of previous work (e.g., articles, social media pages managed, graphics, videos, etc.)
• Applications will be received on a rolling basis until April 10, 2025, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent engagement.