Society for Family Health is one of Nigeria’s largest non-governmental organisations. Founded in 1985 by three eminent Nigerians: Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako, Pharmacist Dahiru Wali and Phil Harvey. Society for Family Health Nigeria has a mission to empower Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable to lead healthier lives. Working with the private and public sectors, SFH adopts social marketing and behaviour change communication to improve access to essential health information, services, and products to motivate the adoption of healthy behaviours.
- Experience 7 – 10 years
- Location Abuja
Job Description
- We are seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to lead this shift externally, translating strategy into compelling narratives, high-impact content, and powerful communication assets that shape perception, influence stakeholders, and elevate visibility.
- This is not a traditional communications role. This is about strategy → story → influence.
What You Will Deliver
Strategic Narrative & Messaging:
- Positioning and narrative document
- Messaging framework (messaging house)
Flagship Content & Communication Assets:
- Corporate brochure (flagship deliverable)
- Donor & partner engagement deck
- Programme factsheets and briefs
- Organisational profile / one-pager
Thought Leadership & Digital Presence:
- Social media strategy (LinkedIn-led)
- Content calendar + high-quality sample content
- 3–5 thought leadership articles (op-eds, blogs, LinkedIn)
Website Content Refresh:
- Content audit and restructuring recommendations
- Rewritten core pages (About, What We Do, Impact)
Visibility & Influence:
- 6–12 month visibility and engagement plan
- Strategic positioning across key platforms and audiences
Internal Enablement:
- Communications toolkit (templates, guidelines)
- Internal alignment workshop
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Postgraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is an added advantage.
Experience:
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, brand positioning, or content strategy
- Strong portfolio of high-level content and communication assets
- Demonstrated experience in global health, development, or public sector environments.
- Proven track record of developing high-level communication materials and influencing stakeholders.
- Experience working with donors, government institutions, and international organisations.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling, and persuasive content
- Exceptional writing and storytelling ability
What Success Looks Like:
- A clear, differentiated external identity aligned with SFH’s strategy
- High-quality, consistent communication assets across platforms
- Stronger thought leadership presence and influence
- A cohesive bridge between strategy, narrative, and visibility.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Society for Family Health (SFH) on sfhnigeria.zohorecruit.com to apply
