Communications & Community Engagement Officer

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Vacancy: Communications & Community Engagement Officer

Location: Remote (Nigeria-based)

Job Type: Full-time remote with occasional in-person engagements

Reports to: Charity Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a nonprofit organisation building pathways to equity in Parkinsons disease care. They achieve this by raising awareness providing education and advocating for Africans affected by Parkinsons disease. Through their communications and community engagement initiatives they centre the voices and lived experiences of individuals and communities affected by Parkinsons especially where stigma and lack of access to care persist.

Job Overview

We are seeking a creative Communications and Community Engagement Officer to lead storytelling content creation and community-building initiatives that raise awareness and deepen connections with stakeholders across Africa. The ideal individual will blend hands-on content creation with the ability to shape the NGOs Africas overall communication and engagement strategy. He/she will be central in crafting compelling narratives designing engaging digital content managing communications channels and building meaningful relationships with people living with Parkinsons caregivers and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Co-design the communication strategy for the NGO.

Develop and implement communication strategies across digital platforms (website social media digital impact reports email).

Oversee brand management by ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines safeguarding brand identity and guiding appropriate use of brand

assets.

Document and share impactful stories from people living with Parkinsons and caregivers.

Design visually engaging graphics social media posts newsletters and campaign materials.

Create programme and campaign specific content tailored to specific audiences platforms and for specific objectives and campaign-specific content

tailored to specific audiences platforms and

Write clear and compelling copy for the website newsletters reports and external communications.

Build and manage online communities that support awareness education and engagement.

Occasionally meet with individuals families and stakeholders for interviews or field visits.

Regularly audit communication and community performance and assets and make recommendations

Track and report on the reach and impact of communications and engagement activities.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

Excellent storytelling and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Canva CorelDraw or similar graphic design tools.

Experience in community engagement and/or social impact communications.

Knowledge of social media strategy and content creation.

A strong sense of empathy professionalism cultural sensitivity and a commitment to a safe and respectful work culture.

Values workplace inclusivity and integrity.

Ability to work independently remotely and with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

Remote role.

Occasional travel (local and international) may be required.

Collaborative supportive team culture committed to impact and dignity in health equity.

Method of application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using CCEO-25P as subject of the mail.

Vacancy: Communications & Community Engagement Officer Location: Remote (Nigeria-based)Job Type: Full-time remote with occasional in-person engagementsReports to: Charity ManagerAbout Our ClientOur client is a nonprofit organisation building pathways to equity in Parkinsons disease care. They achiev...