{"id":36990,"date":"2025-09-11T15:52:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=36990"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:52:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:52:40","slug":"communications-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/communications-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications Officer – FCDO WASH Systems for Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
About Self Help Africa<\/strong><\/p> Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. <\/p> In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise- focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.<\/p> Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi\u2019s largest micro-finance provider.<\/p> Our three core values are:<\/p> Project description<\/strong><\/p> In Nigeria, we have a strong reputation in the WASH sector for our work on rural sanitation, having achieved the country\u2019s first ODF LGA, and our systems strengthening approach to sustainable WASH service delivery.<\/p> SHA is implementing a GBP\u00a35m programme focused on WASH systems strengthening, covering Nigeria and Sierra Leone. We would lead the overall consortium, and the work in Nigeria, whilst another INGO is leading in Sierra Leone, under our oversight and overall consortium leadership.<\/p> The aim of the programme is to strengthen the systems needed to establish and sustain reliable, resilient and inclusive WASH services. The programme will be for a duration of 4 years and currently in its second year.<\/p> The project\u2019s geographical scope covers Cross River and Kano states including some national level engagements. This role is based in Abuja, with regular travel to the two project states.<\/p> The three broad focus areas of the programme are:<\/p> Intermediate Outcome 1<\/strong>: Strengthening the overall \u2018cycle\u2019 of WASH policy, strategic planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, review and adaptation, with improved inclusion and social accountability, in the target LGAs and states.<\/p> Intermediate Outcome 2:<\/strong> Assessing and demonstrating service delivery models for sustainable, inclusive and climate resilient rural water supply, and laying the foundations for upscaling across the implementation states and Nigeria as a whole.<\/p> Intermediate Outcome 3:<\/strong> Laying foundations for accelerated, climate-resilient progress in rural sanitation at LGA, state, the northwest zone and national levels.Intermediate Outcome 4:<\/strong> Strengthening sector capacity, networks, collective action and political commitment, to enhance sector progress, efficiency and effectiveness, at national and target state levels. <\/p> Job purpose<\/strong><\/p> The Communications Officer serves as the primary architect of the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Project’s external image and narrative. At the heart of this role is the ability to develop compelling stories that capture the essence of the project’s goals, activities, and impact, resonating with diverse stakeholders. As a pivotal member of the project team, the Communications Officer spearheads efforts to elevate the project’s visibility, enhance its reputation, and foster meaningful engagement with key stakeholders.<\/p> This role demands a strategic thinker who possesses a keen understanding of communication dynamics and a knack for creative storytelling. Responsibilities encompass more than just disseminating information; they entail curating experiences that captivate, educate, and mobilize. Through strategic planning, the officer ensures that messaging is coherent, consistent, and aligned with the project’s and SHA\u2019s overarching objectives. Central to the role is the ability to foster connections and build bridges across diverse stakeholders. By cultivating relationships with media outlets, influencers, partners, and communities, the Communications Officer cultivates a vibrant ecosystem of engagement. This role thrives on collaboration, as the officer works hand in hand with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to amplify the project’s impact and reach.<\/p> Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p> Communication, Planning and Development:<\/strong><\/p> Media Relations and External, Digital and Social Media Communications Management:<\/strong><\/p> Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement and Event Management:<\/strong><\/p> Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:<\/strong><\/p> Transparency, Compliance and safeguarding<\/strong><\/strong><\/p> Accountability<\/strong> <\/p> In line with Self Help Africa\u2019s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), the job holder will: <\/p> Key relationships<\/strong><\/p> Internal: <\/strong>Global Comms Team, Programme, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Finance & Admin, Procurement, HR & Admin, Security and Communications teams. Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements<\/strong><\/p> Education and experience:<\/strong><\/p> Skills:<\/strong><\/p> Desirabl<\/strong>e<\/p> Language Requirements:<\/strong> Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and local languages is required.<\/p> Application Procedure: <\/strong><\/strong><\/p> Fill and send the attached Self Help Africa application form<\/a> and also send your cover letter and CV in a single document (of not more than 6 pages<\/strong>) to this link<\/a>. The deadline for this application is 25th September 2025.<\/strong> You are advised to apply early, as applications will be treated on roll-in basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p> All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign our <\/em>Safeguarding Policies<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Code of Conduct<\/em><\/a> as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police\/DBS\/ [relevant police authority] vetting.<\/em><\/p> Self Help Africa strives to be an equal opportunities employer<\/strong><\/p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" JD Unique ID: 79036
JD Unique ID:<\/strong> 79036
Job title:<\/strong> Communications Officer
Company:<\/strong> Self Help Africa
Location:<\/strong> Abuja
Contract type:<\/strong> Fixed term contract, full-time
<\/span>Period:<\/strong> 1 year, renewable based on donor funding
Remuneration:<\/strong> \u20a66.5m to \u20a68.8m annual gross
<\/span>Reports to: <\/strong>MEAL Manager<\/p>
External<\/strong>: Public and Private TV and Radio Stations, National and subnational WASH Media Networks.<\/p>
Job description is available for download here<\/a>.<\/p>
\nJob title: Communications Officer
\nCompany: Self Help Africa
\nLocation: Abuja
\nContract type: Fixed term contract, full-time
\nPeriod: 1 year, renewable based on donor funding
\nRemuneration: \u20a66.5m to \u20a68.8m annual gross
\nReports to: MEAL Manager<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[649,1090,949],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-careers","category-careers-nigeria","category-careers-west-africa","no-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"\n