Communications Officer, STRIDE Program

Communications Officer, STRIDE Program

The Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH) is seeking an experienced Communications Lead to develop and lead a comprehensive communications strategy for the STRIDE Program. This role will focus on elevating program visibility, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and clearly articulating STRIDE’s impact across its multi-country portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of STRIDE’s overall communications strategy.
• Establish and steward STRIDE’s brand identity.
• Oversee the design, launch, and ongoing management of the STRIDE website.
• Develop and oversee high-quality communications products.
• Serve as the primary communications liaison with the IGH communications team and the Mastercard Foundation communications team.
• Advise program leadership on strategic communications.
• Coordinate communications inputs from consortium partners.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, Public Health, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience leading communications for complex, multi-partner programs or organizations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading communications strategies.
• Proven experience overseeing the design, launch, and management of organisational or program websites.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs and aligning communications with institutional and donor communications requirements.
• Experience coordinating communications across multiple partners and stakeholders.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to: hr.acegid@run.edu.ng using the job title as the subject of the email.