Helen Keller International (HKI) is more than just a name; it is an organization with a powerful legacy of changing lives across the world. Established over a century ago, HKI has become a global leader in the fight against preventable blindness, malnutrition, and diseases that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities. In Nigeria, the organization continues to expand its reach, partnering with government bodies, NGOs, and local communities to implement sustainable health and nutrition programs.
For job seekers who are not only looking for career growth but also want to make a meaningful impact, opportunities at Helen Keller International offer the perfect blend of professional development and purpose-driven work. Current vacancies span across diverse fields — from program management and monitoring & evaluation to finance, nutrition, and public health. Each role is designed to contribute to HKI’s overarching mission: improving the health and well-being of people, especially women and children, in underserved communities.
Joining HKI means becoming part of a global family that values innovation, collaboration, and service. It’s not just a job; it’s a chance to contribute to life-changing work that directly touches communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Project Coordinator – Nurturing Health
Roles:
Program Planning and Implementation
- Provide technical support to the implementation partner in planning and implementation of project activities at the provincial district and municipal levels in alignment with the Nurturing Health project framework.
- Support the integration of HIP related interventions into maternal health services.
- Ensure quality assurance in the delivery training, screening, counseling, referral, and follow-up services.
- Facilitate coordination meetings, review meetings, and orientations to strengthen implementation and stakeholder alignment.
Technical Support and Capacity Building
- Provide technical guidance for rolling out standardized HIP protocols to service providers including private health sectors.
- Support the implementation partners in organizing orientation, training, and capacity-building activities for frontline workers.
- Promote the adoption and use of evidence-based tools, guidelines, and protocols for the prevention of NCDs and maternal health service improvement.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in INGOs; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in INGOs managing maternal health, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), or nutrition programs at the district or provincial level.
- Experience working with government health systems, preferably within Lumbini Province.
- Comprehensive understanding of maternal health, including conditions such as hyperglycemia in Pregnancy /Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Demonstrated skills in coordination, supervision, facilitation, and reporting.
- Demonstrated experience and successful track record of:
- Providing technical support to government and Partner organizations related to maternal health and NCD
Program Specialist – US Vision Program
Roles:
- Provide on-site supervision and conduct on-site program processes such as vision screening, refraction assessment, eyeglass selection and ordering, assembly and distribution of eyeglasses, and completion of all program paperwork.
- Travel to schools and/or other host locations in target communities with materials needed to conduct program activities.
- Provide feedback in the design, testing, and implementation of the program materials including, but not limited to, impact surveys, and outreach and educational materials for program participants and families/guardians.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Experience working in school and/or health settings and with adolescents preferred.
Manager, Advertising
Roles:
Lead Helen Keller’s paid digital advertising efforts in collaboration with an external vendor, with a focus on optimizing donor retention and acquisition. • Partner with individual fundraising and country leadership to identify primary donor audiences and reach through persona development and refinement. • Manage cross-channel advertising campaigns (search, display, social) to support fundraising and brand awareness goals. • Develop and track key performance indicators for digital advertising performance and continuously refine strategies based on data insights. • Keep abreast of advertising and fundraising trends and consider opportunities to refine and improve advertising efforts. Support Digital Strategy and Global Brand • Evolve the organization’s email marketing strategy in partnership with the Officer, Email Marketing, and craft targeted email journeys; test messaging, layouts, and delivery; and increase engagement, conversions, and revenue
Qualification:
Education: Degree in marketing, digital media, or related field. • Experience: 5-7 years of progressive advertising experience regularly meeting or exceeding KPIs, preferably within a global organisation, nonprofit, or advertising agency. Previous experience in a managerial role. • Proven ability to lead performance-driven advertising campaigns and email marketing strategies with measurable revenue outcomes. • Strong understanding of web development processes, content strategy, UX/UI principles, and analytics. • Proficiency in digital advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta, etc.), email marketing tools (e.g., Luminate, Mailchimp, Constant Contact), and analytics software (Google Analytics, Tag Manager). • Demonstrated experience managing staff, vendors, and working cross-functionally in a global organisation. • Excellent written and verbal communication, project management, and analytical skills.
Senior Advisor, Food Fortification
Roles:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to strengthen large-scale food fortification and fortified complementary food initiatives across multiple geographies.
- In partnership with the VP for Nutrition and Advocacy teams, set and drive a robust policy agenda for food fortification, advancing reforms at national and regional levels. • Conduct or support policy analysis and stakeholder mapping to engage regulatory bodies, economic communities, and advocacy networks. • Guide countries in aligning large-scale food fortification with national nutrition strategies and investment frameworks.
- Lead Helen Keller’s learning and evidence agenda for food fortification by identifying knowledge gaps, driving relevant research, and synthesising learnings.
Qualification:
aster’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Food Technology, or related field, plus a minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in large-scale food fortification and/or fortified food production in low- and middle-income countries or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Proven experience working with small- and medium-sized enterprises, food industry partners, and policy stakeholders • Supporting mall and medium enterprises in food production in low- and middle-income countries, especially complementary food fortification. • Working in or with low- and middle-income countries. • Proven leadership in managing multi-country programs and providing technical assistance to governments and private sector partners. • Track record in policy and advocacy, particularly in engaging with regulatory and standardssetting bodies and influencing national/regional policy on food systems or nutrition.
Officer, Donor Communications
Roles:
Serve as the focal point for all donor communication needs, liaising closely between internal clients and the Center for Marketing and Branding team. • Partner closely with the Manager, Direct Mail, to support content development for direct mail and acquisition campaigns. • Write compelling donor communications, including direct mail appeals, email campaigns, donor stewardship messages, and case materials that support fundraising and donor retention goals. • Support business development and institutional giving efforts with donor-centric case statements, messaging frameworks, and related content needs. • Translate complex programmatic or technical content and adapt story-driven content into clear, accessible, and emotionally resonant stories tailored for donor audiences. • Uphold Helen Keller’s brand and voice in all donor communications, ensuring consistency and integrity across channels. • Apply best practices in fundraising communication and donor engagement to strengthen content effectiveness. • Contribute to content planning and campaign calendars; monitor performance metrics and support continuous improvement of donor messaging.
Qualifications:
Education: Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, nonprofit management, or related field. • Experience: 4-6 years of experience writing for donor audiences as part of a fundraising team, ideally at an international organization. • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to craft persuasive, people-first content for a wide range of donor audiences. • Experience with direct response (direct mail/email) fundraising communications. Experience working as a fundraising generalist who has supported communication for donors at all levels preferred. • Familiarity with donor engagement strategies across digital and print channels. • Excellent project management, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. • Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented. Ability to maintain balance when under stress. • Ability and willingness to flex work hours to accommodate multiple time zones. Core work hours are expected to follow Eastern Standard Time (US). • Proficiency in French is a plus. Fairness, Belonging and Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Project Management Officer
Roles:
In collaboration with Country Office staff, the Center for Strategic Partnerships and your Managing Director Team members, coordinate the proposal development process, including proposal calendars, task assignments, and deliverables. • Organize and facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, check-ins, and reviews to ensure timely progress and alignment. • Compile, format, and edit proposal components to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with donor guidelines and internal submission approvals. • As required, serve as the liaison among internal teams and with external partners. • Coordinate partner inputs and documentation for consortium proposals. • As a member of the business development practice, contribute to systems improvements and lessons learned to improve future submissions under the direction of the Center for Strategic Partnerships. • Maintain accurate records in business development systems or databases.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or advanced certification in project management, management, business, human resources management, or related field is a plus. • Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience (project management, product management, analyst, management consulting); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pro Tips For Applying at HKI
HKI values professionals who combine expertise with empathy. Use your cover letter to share concrete examples of how your previous work made a difference in people’s lives, no matter how small. That personal connection could be the detail that sets you apart from other applicants.
Landing a role at Helen Keller International is more than securing employment; it’s stepping into a mission that transforms lives daily. If you’re passionate about health, nutrition, and creating long-term change in communities, then these opportunities are worth pursuing. Every position at HKI is a chance to contribute to a global vision where no child goes hungry and no one loses their sight from preventable causes. So, if you’ve been searching for a role that aligns your career with purpose, now is the time to explore these vacancies here.
