Digital Communications Officer at Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA)

ROLE OVERVIEW 

NTCA is seeking a creative, strategic, and digitally-inclined Communications Officer to drive the Alliance’s visibility, storytelling, and public engagement. This role integrates institutional communications, digital strategy, social media management, and print media production, and is central to positioning NTCA as a credible and influential voice in tobacco control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement NTCA’s communication and digital engagement strategy across online and offline platforms.
• Manage and grow NTCA’s digital presence, including social media platforms and website content.
• Create, curate, and oversee high-quality content for digital and print media, including graphics, videos, reports, newsletters, and advocacy materials..
• Coordinate social media planning, content approval, publishing, and performance tracking.
• Produce compelling stories that highlight NTCA’s activities, achievements, and impact.
• Support media engagement through press releases, articles, and coordination of press events.
• Maintain a structured archive of photos, videos, publications, and communication assets.
• Identify and deploy innovative communication tools, platforms, and approaches to strengthen reach and influence.
• Work closely with programme and leadership teams to support campaigns, events, and advocacy initiatives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications, digital media, or content strategy.
• Strong competence in social media management, content creation, and digital analytics.
• Experience producing both digital and print communication materials.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with design tools, basic video editing, and content management systems is an added advantage.
• Ability to think strategically, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs.