About the Role

The Communication Officer drives YIPDI's public relations, program documentation, digital media presence, brand consistency, and donor storytelling to highlight impact across target intervention sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality human-interest stories, case studies, and photo/video documentation from field programs.
• Manage and maintain organizational social media platforms, web press updates, and newsletter publications.
• Ensure strict compliance with organization and donor branding, communication, and visibility guidelines.
• Draft press releases, program briefs, and annual communication summaries.
• Support program teams with event documentation, media coverage, and community advocacy materials.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, media relations, or content creation (NGO sector preferred).
• Strong writing, story-editing, and photojournalism skills.
• Proficiency in digital graphics tools (Canva, Photoshop/InDesign) and social media management tools.
• Fluency in English; command of Hausa or Kanuri is strongly advantageous.