Job Overview

AgDiL is seeking a Communications Manager in Abuja with 5 years’ experience to lead strategic communications, digital content and programme visibility.

Communications Manager at AgriFood Digital Library and Resource Center

Key Facts at a Glance

Item	Confirmed Information
Position	Communications Manager
Organization	AgriFood Digital Library and Resource Center
Location	Abuja, Nigeria
Employment type	Full-time
Programme area	Ginger and sesame agricultural value chains
Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant communications-related discipline
Experience	At least five years
Master’s degree	An added advantage
Remuneration	Competitive package; amount not stated
Recruitment stage	Solicitation phase
Appointment condition	Subject to project award and funding approval
Application deadline	Not stated
Required documents	Updated CV and one-page cover letter

Job Overview

AgriFood Digital Library and Resource Center (AgDiL) is recruiting a Communications Manager for a proposed multi-year agricultural development programme focused on strengthening the ginger and sesame value chains in selected states across Nigeria.

The programme is expected to address agricultural productivity, climate-smart agriculture, market systems development, enterprise development, and last-mile service delivery.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for making the programme’s work understandable and visible to the people and organizations that matter to its success. This includes donors, government institutions, private-sector partners, beneficiaries, development organizations, and the wider public.

The position will combine strategic communications with practical content production, media relations, digital communication, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement.

The opportunity is currently being developed for potential deployment and is subject to project award and funding approval.

About AgriFood Digital Library and Resource Center

AgriFood Digital Library and Resource Center is focused on supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through access to useful resources, expert mentorship, and a supportive community.

The organization operates within the agri-food development space, where access to information, technical knowledge, business resources, and stronger connections among market participants can support the growth of agricultural enterprises.

For the proposed development programme, AgDiL is working around issues affecting the ginger and sesame value chains, including productivity, climate-smart agriculture, enterprise development, market systems, and last-mile service delivery.

Organization website: agdil.com

The Role at a Glance

The Communications Manager will lead the programme’s communications and visibility work from strategy through execution.

The role will involve working closely with the Project Director, MERL team, technical specialists, State Teams, and partner organizations. A key part of the job will be turning technical programme results into clear stories, reports, digital content, and other materials that different audiences can understand and use.

The position also carries responsibility for maintaining consistent messaging and ensuring communications follow donor branding and visibility requirements.

Communications Strategy and Programme Visibility

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement the programme’s communications and visibility strategy.
• Prepare annual communications plans, campaigns, and content calendars.
• Maintain consistent programme messaging and branding across communication channels and activities.
• Provide communications advice to programme leadership and technical teams.
• Monitor communications activities and recommend improvements based on stakeholder engagement and programme needs.

This will require someone who can think strategically while also being comfortable turning plans into practical communication outputs.

Content and Knowledge Management

A significant part of the position will involve producing and managing written and visual communication materials.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing success stories, case studies, newsletters, factsheets, policy briefs, presentations, annual reports, and other knowledge products.
• Translating technical programme findings into clear and accessible content for different audiences.
• Reviewing and editing materials prepared by State Teams.
• Producing content that communicates programme impact, innovation, partnerships, and lessons learned.
• Maintaining an organized repository of communication assets, publications, photographs, and programme documentation.

Strong writing and editing ability will therefore be central to the role.

Media and Digital Communications

The Communications Manager will also oversee external communication and digital visibility.

The role includes:

• Building relationships with journalists, media organizations, government communication teams, and strategic partners.
• Coordinating media engagement, interviews, press briefings, and public events.
• Managing digital platforms such as websites, newsletters, and social media channels.
• Developing digital campaigns that communicate programme activities and results.
• Monitoring media coverage and digital engagement.
• Preparing periodic reports on communications performance.

Candidates should be comfortable working across both traditional media and digital channels rather than focusing exclusively on one area.

Internal Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Good internal communication will be important because the programme is expected to involve teams and partners across several locations.

The Communications Manager will:

• Support communication between programme management, State Teams, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Work with the MERL team to communicate evidence, programme results, and lessons learned.
• Support workshops, learning events, stakeholder consultations, and programme launches.
• Help programme staff and partners understand effective communication, branding, and visibility practices.
• Ensure communications follow donor branding, visibility, safeguarding, and other relevant requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:

• Communications
• Mass Communication
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Development Communication
• English
• Marketing
• A related discipline

A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

The position requires at least five years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, public relations, knowledge management, or communications for development programmes.

Candidates should also demonstrate experience with:

• Developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Communications for donor-funded or international development programmes.
• Writing, editing, storytelling, and content development.
• Managing websites, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Producing communications for donors, government institutions, private-sector organizations, and development partners.
• Stakeholder engagement and presentations.
• Microsoft Office and relevant digital communication tools.

Experience That Could Strengthen an Application

The vacancy lists several areas of experience as preferred rather than mandatory.

These include:

• Agricultural development.
• Market systems development.
• Enterprise development.
• Rural livelihoods programmes.
• Media engagement and public events.
• Graphic design.
• Photography.
• Multimedia content management.

Candidates with experience in development communications should make any work involving agricultural, rural, livelihood, or private-sector programmes clear in their CV where applicable.

Communications Portfolio Checklist

Candidates should ensure that their CV and work samples demonstrate relevant experience in:

• Developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Communications and visibility work for donor-funded or development programmes.
• Writing and editing success stories, case studies, reports, newsletters and policy briefs.
• Translating technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Managing websites, newsletters and social media channels.
• Coordinating media interviews, press briefings or public events.
• Working with government institutions, donors, development partners and private-sector stakeholders.
• Managing communication assets, photographs and programme publications.
• Applying donor branding and visibility requirements.
• Using Microsoft Office and relevant digital communication tools.

AfriJobSpace Work-Sample Guidance

Applicants may prepare two or three relevant work samples, such as:

• A case study or success story.
• A communications strategy or campaign summary.
• A newsletter, annual report or policy brief.
• Digital or social-media content.
• A media-engagement or programme-visibility example.

For each sample, briefly explain its objective, intended audience, your contribution and the result. Remove confidential information and obtain permission before sharing unpublished employer material.

Providing work samples is AfriJobSpace preparation guidance unless AgDiL specifically requests them during the application process.

Important Recruitment Condition

This position is connected to a proposed agricultural development programme and is being recruited during the solicitation phase. Any appointment remains subject to project award and funding approval. Candidates should not treat submission of an application as confirmation that the programme or employment has commenced.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare an updated CV and a one-page cover letter and submit them through AgDiL’s designated recruitment channel. Use the Apply button on this page and follow the latest instructions displayed by the organization.

Where an email application is required, use “Communications Manager – Solicitation Phase Application” as the subject.

Verification Notice

AfriJobSpace reviewed the vacancy information, AgDiL website and employer-domain application instructions on 1 September 2026. Since no deadline is stated, candidates should confirm that recruitment remains active.

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