Strategic Communication Specialist

September 29, 2025

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Job Description

Rhizome Consulting – Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategic Communication Specialist

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

  • The Strategic Communication Specialist will develop and implement high-impact communication strategies to support donor-funded programmes and cross-sector initiatives.
  • The role will focus on shaping narratives that influence policy, shift institutional culture, and engage diverse stakeholders through evidence-based and human-centered communication approaches.

Requirements
Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, International Development, or a related field.
  • A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 – 10 years of professional experience in communications.
  • Proven ability to design and implement strategic communication campaigns.
  • Strong skills in media engagement, digital marketing, and content creation.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work with complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with monitoring communication outcomes and analytics tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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