Job Position for Communication Officer
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Smart Aid Initiative | Kaduna State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 16th September 2026
About the Role
Smart Aid Initiative is seeking a creative, dynamic, and results-driven professional to join our team as a Communications Officer. In this role, you will lead organizational visibility and drive our strategic communication efforts across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning: Support the development and implementation of the organization’s overall communications and visibility strategy.
Content Calendar Management: Develop monthly and project-specific communications calendars aligned with program activities, advocacy priorities, campaigns, commemorative days, and organizational goals.
Execution & Delivery: Lead the execution of communication plans for projects, newsletters, websites, reports, campaigns, fellowships, and press engagements.
Impact Storytelling: Coordinate storytelling initiatives to enhance organizational credibility, public engagement, strategic partnerships, and policy influence.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Digital Media, or a related field.
Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in non-profit/development sector communications, public relations, digital content creation, advocacy communication, or social media management.
Editorial Skills: Exceptional writing and editing skills in clear, professional English for diverse public audiences.
Digital Management: Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media platforms and digital content strategies.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with design and editing platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar tools) is an added advantage.
Ethics & Compliance: Solid understanding of ethical storytelling practices, informed consent, safeguarding, data protection, copyright, and responsible representation.
Portfolio Requirement: Applicants must provide a portfolio or links to relevant communication work.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV, Cover Letter, and Portfolio (or links to relevant work) to:
📧 Email: recruitment@smartaidinitiative.org
📌 Subject Line: Application for Communications Officer – [Your Full Name]
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
