Senior Program Officer, Program Advocacy and Communications (PAC)
Quick answer
The Foundation is hiring a Nigeria-based Senior Program Officer to lead strategic advocacy communications and policy influence for its agricultural development agenda.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer, Program Advocacy and Communications (PAC)
- Organization
- The Foundation
- Location
- Nigeria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
- Apply by
- 2026-07-07
The role
The Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to lead issue-based communications and advocacy strategies focused on agricultural development and economic opportunity in Nigeria and across Africa. The role involves shaping policy narratives, managing a portfolio of advocacy grants, and building coalitions to drive system-level reform. This is a senior-level position requiring deep expertise in political economy and strategic advocacy rather than general media relations or brand management.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute Nigeria-specific agriculture advocacy and communications strategies.
- Manage and oversee advocacy communications grants and partner ecosystems.
- Translate technical agricultural data into politically aware policy narratives.
- Coordinate cross-foundation efforts to support leadership engagement and policy reform.
- Proactively manage risks related to misinformation and contested policy environments.
What it takes
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in policy advocacy, strategic communications, or public affairs.
- Deep understanding of Nigeria's policy and political economy environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in advocacy-oriented grant management and design.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex technical evidence into actionable policy narratives.
- Proven experience building and supporting locally led advocacy networks.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in employee communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or based in a specific location?
This position is based in Nigeria and requires the candidate to be legally authorized to work there without visa sponsorship.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications for this position must be submitted by July 7th, 2026.
What are the core qualifications required for this role?
Candidates need at least 7 years of experience in policy advocacy or strategic communications, along with deep knowledge of Nigeria’s political economy and expertise in grant management.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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