Vacancies at Freshbreeze Initiative for Unity, Socio-Economic and Leadership Development (FID)
Program and Grant Communication Officer
Organization: Freshbreeze Initiative for Unity, Socio-Economic and Leadership Development (FID)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 25 March 2026
About FID
Freshbreeze Initiative for Unity, Socio-Economic and Leadership Development (FID) is a youth-led non-profit organization established in 2022.
The organization works to strengthen community resilience in underserved areas of Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through:
- Emergency humanitarian response
- Sustainable development initiatives
Key Areas of Focus:
- Healthcare & Nutrition
- Protection (GBV, MHPSS & substance abuse prevention)
- Livelihoods & Food Security
- Education
- WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
- Peacebuilding
Mission:
To create safe, inclusive, and empowered communities through innovative, people-centered development approaches.
Job Summary
FID is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Program and Grant Communication Officer to support:
- Program visibility
- Donor communications
- Grant documentation
The role involves developing compelling communication materials, supporting grant processes, and ensuring effective documentation and dissemination of program impact.
Key Responsibilities
Communication & Visibility
- Develop and implement communication strategies
- Produce content for:
- Newsletters
- Reports
- Website and social media
- Program briefs
Documentation & Storytelling
- Document:
- Program activities
- Success stories
- Lessons learned
- Project impact
- Develop case studies and fact sheets
Grant Support
- Assist in preparing:
- Grant proposals
- Concept notes
- Donor reports
- Ensure compliance with donor branding and communication guidelines
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Program teams
- MEAL (Monitoring & Evaluation) teams
- Management
- Support accurate tracking and documentation of project progress
Content & Asset Management
- Maintain a repository of:
- Program documents
- Photos
- Communication materials
- Ensure easy access and proper organization of communication assets
Events & Engagement
- Support organization of:
- Workshops
- Campaigns
- Stakeholder engagement activities
Qualifications & Requirements
(implied/standard for role)
- Degree in Communications, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field
- Experience in:
- NGO communications
- Grant writing or reporting
- Content creation
Skills & Competencies
- Strong writing and storytelling skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to translate program data into compelling narratives
- Familiarity with donor requirements and reporting
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Creativity and ability to work collaboratively
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the link below:
Additional Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Female candidates, persons with disabilities, and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
