Advocacy and Communication Officer
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Full Time
Operations
Mid Level
Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectorial humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Grants and Compliance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all critical aspects of the grant cycle from pre-award to post-award including donor compliance, timely and quality reporting, internal and external coordination.
Position Details
Reporting to: Head of Department – Advocacy and Communications
Proposed start date: 1 December 2025
Work location: Abuja, FCT State
Key Responsibilities:
Mission 1: Develop an advocacy and communication implementation plan, tools and materials to increase awareness of Action Against Hunger programming to stakeholders
Mission 2: Collect evidence-based information and testimonies that Action Against Hunger can use to inform programming and advocacy
Mission 3: Maintain and organize communication data and materials
Mission 4: Document and share good practices from planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities at the local community, state, and national levels
Position Requirements:
At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 2nd November 2025 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (bot are not limited to):
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectorial humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Grants and Compliance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all critical aspects of the grant cycle from pre-award to post-award including donor compliance, timely and quality reporting, internal and external coordination.
Position Details
Reporting to: Head of Department – Advocacy and Communications
Proposed start date: 1 December 2025
Work location: Abuja, FCT State
Key Responsibilities:
Mission 1: Develop an advocacy and communication implementation plan, tools and materials to increase awareness of Action Against Hunger programming to stakeholders
- Liaise closely with the field advocacy team to develop and support the integration of new communication approaches, tools, and techniques into Action Against Hunger programming;
- Organize and coordinate the celebration of international/national advocacy days and campaigns, and use such forums for allowed advocacy themes (e.g. World Humanitarian Day, World Breastfeeding Day, International Women Day, Global Handwashing Day, etc);
- Support Action Against Hunger advocacy efforts by developing advocacy messages, materials, tools as well as multimedia content – photography and videography skills needed;
- Undertake field visits to monitor the impact of the communication materials, messaging, use of tools, identifying communication gaps and opportunities for a wider spread and reach critical masses with appropriate information;
- Assist the advocacy and communications team with the coordination of field advocacy events, meetings, and where possible representations;
- Update mainstream and social media platforms to communicate program activities to a wider audience;
- Support coordination with and work with mapped out media and communication organizations in implementing programs’ advocacy activities;
- Monitoring and supervision of media as part of advocacy-related collaborative activities and plans in Nigeria by ensuring that these are in line with Action Against Hunger country strategy;
- Liaise with the project team for advocacy and communications needs and raise procurement requests for the production of IEC materials and other visibility materials.
Mission 2: Collect evidence-based information and testimonies that Action Against Hunger can use to inform programming and advocacy
- Contribute to the state and national level advocacy agenda by collecting and providing evidence that advantages project outcomes ;
- Collect and document beneficiary stories and testimonies that can be used for advocacy at a national and international level ;
- Promote cross-thematic learning through facilitating engagements, and knowledge sharing workshops on advocacy and communications ;
- Perform additional activities as requested by the Head of Department Advocacy and Communications ;
- Lead in content gathering for mission newsletter.
Mission 3: Maintain and organize communication data and materials
- Proactively cultivate relationships with key media contacts and compile and maintain contacts and a general database of stakeholders;
- Manage Action Against Hunger image and video library for communication, reporting, and other needs;
- Liaise with media outlets to package information and ensure external visibility with appropriate information and message targeting, while working with HoD Advocacy and Communications and a wider audience, contribute to the preparation of talking points, media briefs, and press releases;
- Support in maintaining a good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project through effective representations and delegated responsibilities.
Mission 4: Document and share good practices from planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities at the local community, state, and national levels
- Organize learning, knowledge sharing, and training for program and field teams on innovating and new digital and advocacy technologies.
- Support the timely dissemination of program information internally and externally.
- Work with the Knowledge Management Officer and field program team to ensure success/impact stories are valid and qualitative.
- Work with field program teams in Action Against Hunger field bases to plan and execute proper closeout activities.
- Manage stakeholders’ relationships relevant to advocacy and communications by projecting Action Against Hunger brand values and virtues.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Media, Development Communication, or related fields of ACF thematic implementation (Health, FSL, WASH, etc)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications, advocacy, or media work in humanitarian/development contexts.
- Proven ability to design and lead media campaigns and communication strategies.
- Experience in training or capacity building is a plus.
- Strong writing, visual content creation, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in photography, videography, graphic design, and editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Canva, CapCut).
- Fluent in English; Hausa is an advantage.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Creative, diplomatic, and culturally sensitive.
- Able to build partnerships with media, government, and development actors.
- Willing to travel regularly to remote areas.
At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 2nd November 2025 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (bot are not limited to):
- 100% health care coverage
- Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
- Maternity or Paternity leave
- Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
- Creche facilities for babies
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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