Communication Officer at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI)

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract

Job Description

• Manages internal and external communications, creates compelling content for digital and print platforms, and ensures consistent organizational branding across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OHRI's Communication Strategy and Social Media Plan.
• Write press releases, newsletters, blog posts, success stories, and donor reports.
• Design graphics, infographics, flyers, and presentations using Canva, Adobe, or similar tools.
• Manage OHRI's website (https://1hri.org), Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Instagram accounts.
• Document program activities through photography and videography during field visits.
• Support proposal development by providing communication inputs and visual materials.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception of OHRI and prepare media monitoring reports.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related creative field.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, digital marketing, or media production.
• Proficiency in graphic design (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video editing (CapCut, Premiere).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English.
• Experience managing social media accounts for organizations or brands.
• Access to a smartphone or camera with good photo/video quality.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter