Communication and Visibility Officer at Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative (GCCHRI)

Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative (GCCHRI) is a non-profit and a non-governmental organization founded in 2022 by a group of young researchers. Our core mission is to elevate community health standards through a multifaceted approach encompassing research, advocacy, health promotion and education, community development, capacity building, program evaluation, impact assessments, needs analysis, baseline/midline/endline surveys, systems strengthening, and targeted service delivery. Our focus extends particularly to the vulnerable and marginalized populations in Nigeria and beyond.

At Godiya Cherished Care for Humanitarian Response Initiative, we are driven by a deep- seated commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by underserved communities. With a strategic emphasis on humanitarian principles, we strive to make enduring contributions to the well-being of those in need, fostering resilience, and championing sustainable healthcare solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication and Visibility Officer

Location: Borno

Job Summary

• The Communication and Visibility Officer is responsible for developing and implementing effective communication and visibility strategies to promote the organization's goals, objectives, and impact.
• The officer will work closely with the executive director and other team members to ensure consistent and impactful communication with various stakeholders, including donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and visibility plans to promote the organization's work and impact.
• Manage the organization's media and public relations, including media outreach, press releases, and statements
• Maintain and update regularly GCCHRI publications, social media and website, including the production of quarterly newsletters, web stories and press releases. 
• Undertake quality control to all communications products and branding produced in the region. 
• Collaborate with other communications staff and/or focal points. 
• Support the GCCHRI Executive Director’s communications as required. 
• Oversee the organization's digital presence, including website, social media, and email communications 
• Spread awareness and disseminate information on SDG efforts and actions. 
• Implement different communication and visibility strategies as per the counterparts’/partners requirements.
• Represent the organization at meetings, events, and conferences as required
• Support the development of proposals and reports to donors and other stakeholders 
• Undertake other relevant GCCHRI communication-related duties, as required.
• Provide material to communicate internally (to the donor, staff, and partners) regular updates on progress, logistics of events, and technical achievements/issues within the project.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic office software tools (MS Office, email, internet), InDesign, Photoshop, etc.
• Proven interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.
• Develop and disseminate high-quality communication materials, including reports, newsletters, and success stories.

Academic qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in NGO

Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice):
Transparency, Accountability, Partnerships, Integrity, Team Building:   

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable
• Knowledge of Microsoft application, Such as Excel, Word, Power point.
• Strong communication and inter personal skill.

Integrity:

• Honesty, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Good training and facilitation skills (for onboarding training of stakeholders, CNMs etc/support to partners).
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in one PDF document to: info.gcchri@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.