We are a dynamic and impact-driven organization dedicated to advancing gender equity, political inclusion, and governance reform. Our work focuses on designing and implementing high-impact interventions that promote access to resources, representation, and opportunities for women across various sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication Lead
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- As we continue to expand our reach and influence, we are seeking a strategic and innovative Communications Lead to drive our brand positioning, storytelling, and public engagement efforts.
- This role will be pivotal in shaping our communications strategy, amplifying our impact, and fostering meaningful connections with key stakeholders across media, digital platforms, and the broader public.
- If you are a visionary communicator with a passion for social impact, a strong media network, and the ability to craft compelling narratives that drive change, we invite you to join our team and help us elevate our voice and mission.
- The Communication Lead will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy to enhance brand reputation, increase visibility, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
- This role requires expertise in strategic communications, public relations, brand management, digital marketing, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.
- The ideal candidate will lead the organization’s storytelling, oversee digital growth, drive impactful campaigns, and foster meaningful partnerships to position the organization as a thought leader in its industry.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Brand Management:
- Develop, implement, and monitor a robust communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversee brand identity and ensure compliance with brand guidelines across all internal and external channels.
- Monitor brand perception and develop strategies to enhance reputation and visibility.
- Drive creativity and innovation within the communications team, delivering high-quality campaigns and content.
Public Relations & Media Engagement:
- Serve as the primary media spokesperson, managing media relations and securing high-impact media placements.
- Draft press releases, speeches, and key messages for public-facing engagements.
- Foster relationships with media houses, journalists, and key industry stakeholders.
- Lead public relations and marketing activities, including press conferences, advocacy campaigns, and industry events.
Digital Strategy & Content Development:
- Oversee the development and execution of a sophisticated digital communications strategy.
- Drive growth, engagement, and content strategy for digital platforms, including websites, social media, and email marketing.
- Monitor digital analytics and optimize strategies to enhance audience engagement.
- Lead the development of multimedia content, including blogs, videos, newsletters, and reports.
Internal & External Communications:
- Oversee the creation and dissemination of internal communications materials to ensure alignment across departments.
- Ensure timely and consistent documentation of impact stories, testimonials, and success narratives.
- Manage the production of publications such as newsletters, reports, brochures, and other informational materials.
Campaigns & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Lead the planning and execution of high-impact advocacy campaigns and communication initiatives.
- Coordinate engagement with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, policymakers, and the general public.
- Represent the organization in high-level meetings, public forums, and conferences.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building:
- Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the communications team.
- Lead the recruitment, training, and professional development of communications staff.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the communications unit.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or media, preferably within the nonprofit, development, or corporate sector.
- Strong media networks and proven experience securing high-level media coverage.
- Expertise in digital communications, content creation, and audience engagement strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale campaigns, brand management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and manage a lean team effectively.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Proven technical skills in using and deploying a wide range of multimedia, web, and digital tools.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, specifically communicating complex policy ideas in an accessible and relatable style that engages audiences’ understanding.
- Excellent project management skills including experience in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Intrapreneurial spirit, with ability to work under minimal supervision, take ownership, self-starter, creative thinker, and innovative mindset.
- High skills in using different computer software packages for producing various publications and materials.
- A flair for writing and storytelling.
- Curious and passionate
- Outspoken with great self-composure and good public speaking skills
- Proven experience working with new media
- Interpersonal communications skills and a great team player
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office 365 tools
- Strong media network
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, manage a lean team to deliver optimally.
Salary
N400,000 – N600,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates shouldsend their CV to: info@salveconsultinglimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.