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Corporate Communications Manager
DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust is a public health nonprofit organization working to build a strong and resilient health system that is accessible to all, prepared to handle emergencies, and able to provide quality care that saves lives. Named in honor of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, who played a key role in containing the Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria in 2014, DRASA works to strengthen health systems, improve disease prevention and control, and enhance emergency preparedness and response through four core program areas: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infection prevention and control (IPC), community health and hygiene (CHH), and health security (HS).
Position Overview:
The Corporate Communications Manager leads and owns DRASA’s entire communications function, setting strategy, overseeing execution, and managing the team to ensure all internal and external messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with the organization’s voice and values. You will drive media relations, crisis communication, donor and stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, while supervising the Digital Communications Officer and Communications Associate to deliver compelling storytelling that advances DRASA’s mission and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
1. Communications Strategy & Planning
- Lead the development of the communications strategy, annual work-plan, and budget, aligned with DRASA’s strategic goals.
- Maintain and update a corporate messaging guide to ensure clarity and brand consistency across all channels.
- Establish and maintain a system for the continuous flow of information between the Communications and Programs teams, taking ownership of proactively gathering and sharing updates on program activities and impact.
2. External Communications & Media Relations
- Develop media engagement plans to increase national and international awareness of DRASA’s programs and technical capacity.
- Author and oversee all external-facing materials such as press releases, op-eds, executive speeches, donor updates, and annual reports.
- Build and nurture relationships with journalists and media outlets; proactively pitch stories and respond to press inquiries.
- Work with experts, partners, and media to position DRASA as a thought leader in public health discussions.
- Create public-facing knowledge products to drive stakeholder engagement and solidify DRASA’s positioning.
3. Content Development & Storytelling
- Produce and edit long-form content (whitepapers, case studies, blog articles) in collaboration with program teams.
- Identify “Health Champion” success stories and translate technical findings into accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) to transform data insights into press launches, learning briefs, and stakeholder reports.
- Work closely with Partnerships to develop fundraising materials, donor stewardship materials and partner communications, ensuring personalised engagement and impact-driven communication.
5. Crisis & Reputation Management
- Develop and maintain crisis-communication protocols, including holding statements and rapid-response messaging.
- Monitor media and social sentiment; act as the primary escalation point for high-stakes inquiries.
6. Brand Governance & Vendor Management
- Define visual identity guidelines and brand standards.
- Brief, onboard, and manage external design and video partners to ensure all assets adhere to DRASA’s brand.
- Ensure all partnerships represent the DRASA brand adequately.
7. Analytics & Reporting
- Track and analyze key KPIs (media mentions, share of voice, sentiment, campaign performance).
- Prepare and present quarterly communications impact reports, with data-driven recommendations.
8. Team Leadership & Oversight
- Provide direct supervision and strategic guidance to the Digital Communications Officer and Communications Associate. ensuring alignment with DRASA’s overarching communications goals, maintaining consistency in messaging and tone across all channels, and supporting professional growth through regular feedback, planning, and collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences.
- Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans for public health and/or nonprofit programs and activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in the public health and nonprofit sector.
- Preferred: experience in communications for communicable diseases
AMR Program Manager
DRASA is seeking a dynamic and motivated AMR Program Manager to join our team. This position will utilize technical, operational, and project management competencies in public health to provide technical assistance and support to lead DRASA’s AMR program and projects. The Program Manager will assist with the smooth operation of all activities in the technical area of AMR by leading the implementation teams, coordinating information and providing logistical support. You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of program-specific activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the scale-up and expansion of DRASA’s AMR portfolio/work
- Manage the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of AMR projects and events
- Support the implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan on AMR 2.0
- Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with all involved parties including coordination and interaction with government and non-governmental stakeholders
- Lead and oversee project teams to support our AMR work
- Represent DRASA at physical and/or virtual AMR events
- Provide technical support, oversight and monitoring for project implementation
- Oversee work plans, activities, timelines, budgets, reports and donor guidelines and requirements
- Lead the development of program materials and deliverables including reports, manuscripts, success stories, newsletter/blog articles, presentations, and other documents as needed
- Coordinate and plan AMR-related capacity-building activities for team members
- Support other related program objectives and deliverables
- Work with the Communications team to oversee program-related communications for the organization
Qualifications & Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health or health-related field (nursing, medicine, veterinary medicine, microbiology, pharmacy, etc.) and 4-6 years of related work experience with proven experience in public health project management and program coordination
- Experience with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) projects
- Familiarity with national and global AMR action plans/frameworks
- Strong project management experience including planning, initiating and delivering projects within agreed time frames
- Proven ability to manage diverse project teams across varied locations
- Relevant experience with program planning and coordination at the national or sub-national level working with public sector and NGOs
- Demonstrable analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven ability to prepare and deliver accurate and impactful presentations and deliverables to technical and general audiences
- Ability to handle multiple work streams simultaneously and work independently
- Ability to initiate, foster, interact, and maintain relationships with diverse groups
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite/Workspace (cloud) tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s human, animal and environmental health systems
Why Join DRASA?
- Make an impact by contributing to Nigeria’s public health and emergency response initiatives.
- Work in a dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit environment with opportunities for growth
- Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to improving health security in Nigeria.
- Gain valuable experience working with local and international donors in a structured financial environment
Role Type
Full Time
Location
Abuja, Nigeria
Why work with us?
Our core model, which is reflected across all that we do, is to invest in building health champions who work alongside us as we strengthen Nigeria’s health system together at every level.
Other skills?
We are always looking for talented and passionate people.