Senior Communications Manager (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity) at RTI International

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Communications Manager (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Category: Social Sciences Research

Program Description

• The anticipated $250M (est.) USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity seeks to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve health system resilience in priority states.
• The activity will strengthen the development and execution of state-level health and development plans and scale-up high-impact MNCAH, FP/RH, nutrition, malaria and HSS interventions.
• The anticipated activity will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and provide technical assistance in four priority states.

Position Description

• RTI is seeking a Senior Communications Manager for the USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity.
• The Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing strategic communications outreach strategies to support activity goals.
• This position will also be in charge of producing multi-media communication products to break down complex activities and technical information for varying audiences.
• This position will report to the MERLA Director and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic communications and outreach strategies that support project goals, in full compliance with USAID rules and regulations and the Activity Branding and Marking Implementation Plans.
• Lead all internal and external communications reporting in coordination with the Strategic Management Team and USAID, including through social media, success stories, annual and quarterly reports, etc.  
• Produce high-quality print and electronic communications products that translate complex activities, technical information, and research findings into understandable, meaningful messages for a variety of audiences.
• Lead development of knowledge products, together with technical staff, that may include technical publications, reports, learning briefs, updates/newsletters, brochures, presentations, videos, posters, social media content.
• Provide logistics and communications support at events, including preparing press releases, announcements, social media posts; organizing photography and videography as required.
• Liaise with RTI home office communications team and technical project staff.
• Interact with PR agencies, media, publication firms etc. under guidance of COP.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 10 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience.
• Communications experience on donor-funded projects required, experience on a USAID-funded project preferred.
• Experience in social media strategies, platforms, communication planning, and delivery of campaigns is required.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.