Advocacy and Communication Manager

Position Overview

The Association of Women Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria seeks a qualified Advocacy and Communication Manager to lead advocacy, policy engagement, and communications strategies that influence decision-makers, amplify project outcomes, and ensure donor visibility.

Objectives

• Lead advocacy, policy engagement, and communications strategies that influence decision-makers and amplify project outcomes
• Ensure donor visibility and compliance with branding requirements

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy & Policy Engagement

• Develop and implement evidence-based advocacy strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Engage policymakers, civil society organizations, networks, and government institutions at national and sub-national levels
• Support policy dialogue, learning events, and stakeholder forums

Communications & Visibility

• Lead content development, storytelling, and media engagement
• Document and communicate project results to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with organizational branding and visibility requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 7 years' experience in advocacy and communications roles
• Strong skills in advocacy strategy development, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated experience working with media and managing public communications
• Proficiency in digital communications, content development, and reporting
• Ability to translate complex project results into compelling messages

Core Competencies

• Influencing
• Self-awareness
• Humility