• Application Deadline:
• Position: Communication Specialist (CEO’s Speechwriter / Editor)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

The Position

• The Communication and External Relations team ensures that Salpha’s mission, values, and innovations are communicated with clarity and impact.


• The team supports the CEO and executive leadership in articulating the company’s vision to global investors, governments,development partners, regulators, and the millions of customers Salpha serves.


• The Communication Specialist (CEO’s Speechwriter/Editor) will take the lead in producing speeches, op-eds, and strategic messages that reflect the voice and vision of Salpha’s CEO, a globally recognized leader in the fight for energy freedom.


• With a dynamic international speaking schedule, the CEO addresses diverse audiences ranging from heads of state, ministers, and multilateral institutions, to investors, civil society leaders, and the wider public.


• The role also involves drafting and editing executive communications that shape policy discussions, mobilize capital, and inspire the next wave of clean energy adoption across frontier markets.

Duties & Responsibilites

The Communication Specialist (Speechwriter/Editor) will:

• Develop communication strategy: Set medium- and long-term goals to position the CEO’s office as a thought leader in energy access and climate action; contribute to budget planning to support these goals.


• Speechwriting & editorial support: Write, edit, and proofread speeches, op-eds, andexecutive messages; ensure alignment with Salpha’s mission and global positioning.


• Issue framing: Proactively identify opportunities and platforms where the CEO’s voice should shape debate on energy, climate finance, and inclusive growth.


• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with internal teams (communications, investor relations, policy, and product) to integrate technical and operational insights into speeches and statements.


• Content curation: Review and synthesize key messages from reports, research, policy papers, and media articles to enrich CEO’s speeches.


• Tracking commitments: Document, monitor, and follow up on policy and partnership commitments madethrough CEO speeches and public statements.


• Stakeholder engagement: Manage and coordinate requests for CEO statements and materials from governments, investors, development partners, and the media.


• Media and publications alignment: Partner with Salpha’s communications team to ensure consistent brand voice across speeches, press releases, and digital content.


• Executive presence: Support the CEO during high-level engagements, ensuring messages are sharp, impactful, and audience-specific.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Languages, or related fields.


• At least 7–10 years’ experience in speechwriting, editorial roles, or strategic communications, ideally in international development, energy, or corporate sectors.


• Strong writing and editing record in English; proficiency in French or other languages is an advantage.


• Proven ability to distill complex technical or policy issues into clear, compelling narratives.


• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.


• Demonstrated experience engaging with high-level stakeholders (government, investors, multilaterals, media).


• Integrity, creativity, and ability to deliver under tight deadlines in fast-moving environments.


• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with modern communication platforms.