Communications Officer – STRIDE Program

ABOUT STRIDE

STRIDE is a pan-African workforce-development programme designed to build a new generation of genomics and bioinformatics professionals across Africa.

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Officer will lead and coordinate communications activities for STRIDE, strengthening programme visibility, digital presence, stakeholder communications and donor-aligned communications across consortium partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement STRIDE’s programme-communications strategy.
• Build and protect a coherent STRIDE brand and programme identity.
• Develop high-quality reports, briefs, web content and storytelling materials.
• Translate complex scientific, technical and programme information for different audiences.
• Support programme visibility across digital and traditional channels.
• Oversee development, launch and management of programme websites and digital platforms.
• Coordinate communications inputs from consortium partners.
• Develop content calendars and manage publication schedules.
• Support communications around programme events, training and research milestones.
• Produce donor-compliant communication products.
• Coordinate institutional and donor communications approval processes.
• Provide communication guidance to programme partners.
• Engage with senior leadership, researchers, technical staff and external partners.
• Maintain high standards of editorial quality and consistency.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, Public Health or related field.
• Significant progressively responsible communications experience.
• Experience leading communications for complex, multi-partner organisations or programmes.
• Global health, research, education or international-development experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies and brand systems.
• Experience managing websites and digital platforms.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes and donor communication requirements.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling ability.
• Strong project-management and stakeholder-coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-growing programme.

HOW TO APPLY

Send CV and cover letter to hr.acegid@run.edu.ng by 30 September 2026 using “Communications Officer” as the email subject.