• Application Deadline:
• Position: Communications Director



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 12 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Co-create and develop effective corporate evidence-based communication strategies that cover internal and external communications.


• Provide hands-on support to the teams that support PR and all forms of communications in the Agency.


• Develop and implement media advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the agency and promote its agenda.


• Ensure that all media communications activity (I.e. press, radio, TV, website, online/social media activity) are integrated and aligned with the organization's/clients; strategic campaigns and projects.


• Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)


• Draft content (eg press releases) for mass media or agency’s website.


• Provide leadership for all branding efforts for the agency and the office of the ED, including advise on improving digital handles of the agency and the ED.


• Provide advice on Key strategic moments that can be leveraged to showcase the effort of the agency.


• Provide rapid communications capacity building opportunities for the ED and extend the same to key principals speaking on behalf of the agency.


• Provide constructive feedback or analysis post media and other public-facing engagements to strengthen the communication capacity of the ED.


• Develop and implement a comprehensive reputation management strategy, aligned with the agency’s overall goals and strategic priorities.


• Advise on communications solutions regarding messaging, crisis management, handling difficult stories and reportage in the press.


• Forecast likely reputational crisis and proffer innovative solutions. Perform damage control by developing crisis communication plans and effectively manage reputional crises when they arise.


• Review reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight the agency’s work in current health reforms and improving quality of PHC.


• Document lessons learned and best practices in the Agency’s communications and advocacy efforts.


• Develop a schedule of capacity building events for the media and other relevant stakeholders.


• ​Provide this support through a capacity building lens of staff from the agency.

Requirements

• MA / BSc in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or similar relevant field. Post Graduate degree in journalism or its equivalent in an advantage.


• A minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic communication, media relations, public relations experience in the government sector is a requirement.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proficient command of English language.


• Strong crisis management and problem- solving skills.


• Experience and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing is a requirement.


• Requisite media experience in the development ecosystem.


• An understanding of the role of the media in the development of communication.


• Experience in writing, documentation, success stories, and managing media events


• Work experience leading a diverse, multi-divergent, multicultural team.


• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills


• Skills to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills


• Outstanding organizational and time management skills


• Solid understanding of project management principles


• Leadership skills, diplomacy, and tact


• Computer skills - to perform this job successfully, excellent computer proficiency, with the ability to navigate the internet and email software; and good knowledge of MS Suite


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.