Communications Officer

Who We Are: Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. The Nigeria program, established in 2018, is headquartered in Minna, Niger state. We're currently serving over 300,000 unique farmers across the state via our inputs on credit 'Core' program, inputs on cash 'Retail' program, and have a free tree seedling distribution 'Agroforestry' program. To learn more about our work, look at our Nigeria program blog. About the Role: The Communications Officer will help One Acre Fund Nigeria grow its visibility and engagement through compelling visuals, videos, social media content, and an engaging monthly internal newsletter. The role requires a strong eye for design, comfort with digital platforms, and the ability to translate farmer stories and program impact into creative multimedia formats that resonate with both external and internal audiences. Key Responsibilities Social Media Management Manage One Acre Fund Nigeria’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, WhatsApp). Draft, schedule, and post engaging content that highlights farmer impact and program activities. Track analytics to inform future campaigns and engagement strategies. Multimedia Content Creation Capture and edit photos and videos of farmer stories, field activities, and events. Design graphics, infographics, and short-form video clips for digital use. Support production of branded materials (flyers, posters, social cards, etc.). Storytelling & Documentation Collaborate with field teams to source farmer success stories and testimonials. Package stories into multimedia formats (photo essays, video shorts, social reels). Maintain an organized library of photos, videos, and design assets. Internal Newsletter Assist in the production of the monthly Nigeria internal newsletter. Gather updates, photos, and stories from different teams. Draft, design, and circulate the newsletter in an engaging, visually appealing format. Brand & Campaign Support Ensure consistency with One Acre Fund’s brand and style guidelines. Support national and global campaigns with creative inputs and assets. Assist in live coverage of events, training, and community engagements. Requirements Work Schedule: This role is fully onsite, on a full-time basis, and the successful candidate may be assigned as required by the manager based on operational needs. Qualifications Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field. 2- 3 years of experience in multimedia content creation, social media management, or internal communications (internships count). Strong skills in photography, videography, and editing (using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, or Canva). Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Hoot suite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite). Strong writing ability to craft captions, stories, and newsletter content. Organized and proactive, able to handle multiple projects on tight timelines. Fluency in English; Hausa or other local language skills are a plus. Benefits Compensation In line with the job level. One Acre Fund provides employees with a percentage of their basic salaries for housing allowance and child support. Retirement savings: OAF contributes 10%, and you contribute 8% of your basic salary to your retirement savings account. One Acre Fund also provides monthly reimbursements to cover work-related costs for transport and airtime. Relocation support is not available for this position. Females are strongly encouraged to apply.