Society for Family Health Nigeria

Strategic Communications Specialist

Society for Family Health Nigeria  •  Abuja, NG (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


The Society for
Family Health (SFH) is undergoing a bold transformation—repositioning itself as
a systems-driven, impact-focused leader in Nigeria’s health and development
ecosystem.


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



1. Strategic Narrative & Messaging


  • Positioning and narrative
    document

  • Messaging framework (messaging
    house)


2. Flagship Content & Communication Assets


  • Corporate brochure (flagship
    deliverable)

  • Donor & partner engagement
    deck

  • Programme factsheets and briefs

  • Organisational profile /
    one-pager


3. Thought Leadership & Digital Presence


  • Social media strategy
    (LinkedIn-led)

  • Content calendar + high-quality
    sample content

  • 3–5 thought leadership articles
    (op-eds, blogs, LinkedIn)


4. Website Content Refresh


  • Content audit and restructuring
    recommendations

  • Rewritten core pages (About, What
    We Do, Impact)


5. Visibility & Influence


  • 6–12 month visibility and
    engagement plan

  • Strategic positioning across key
    platforms and audiences


6. Internal Enablement


  • Communications toolkit
    (templates, guidelines)

  • Internal alignment workshop


Requirements


Who We’re Looking For:


A strategic
thinker and exceptional content developer who can connect:

Strategy →
Narrative → Influence


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


  • Minimum of
    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


Application Process:

Qualified candidates
should submit the following


  • CV

  • Portfolio of relevant work
    (mandatory)

  • 1 Page Expression of interest


Benefits


Mode of Work:

Hybrid: In-person (Office based) & Remote



Contract Duration:

1

0–12 Weeks (Renewable)
Society for Family Health Nigeria

About Society for Family Health Nigeria

Society for Family Health (SFH) is a non profit, non-political, non-governmental organisation which has interventions in various health fields, including child survival, malaria prevention and treatment, HIV and AIDS prevention, and reproductive health. SFH implements her life saving programmes in partnership with the public and private sectors and provides health products, clinical services and behaviour change communications in both urban and rural areas, especially among the most vulnerable.

SFH works through 24 field offices spread across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory - where the headquarters is located.

Currently running programmes include: Cervical Cancer Screening & Preventative Therapy (CCS&PT) project, Enhancing Nigeria's Response to HIV & AIDS (ENR), Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria (ESMPIN), Global Fund Malaria, Global Fund HIV, Strengthening HIV Prevention Services for Most at-risk Populations (SHiPS for MARPs), Women's Health Project, Universal Access to Female Condom, Maternal & Neonatal Health Project - North East Nigeria

SFH partners with a range of international organisations including Population Services International, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), Global Fund, UNITAID, ViiV Healthcare, Procter & Gamble (USA), and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Follow us on twitter @SFHNigeria

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Abuja, NG
Year Founded
1983
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