• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Marketing & Communications



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

About You And The Role

• Zipline is looking for a Head of Marketing & Communications for Africa — a strategic leader who can set and drive an ambitious communications vision while also rolling up their sleeves to execute in a fast-paced, high-growth, resource-constrained environment.


• You will serve as a critical member of the Africa leadership team and a thought partner to senior executives. This role spans in-country marketing, external communications, internal communications, and executive communications, and requires someone who thrives as both a big-picture strategist and a hands-on operator. You will own Zipline’s narrative in Africa, strengthen our brand across markets, and help champion the impact Zipline creates for governments, partners, and communities.


• You understand what it takes to build trust with leaders, influence stakeholders, and guide decision-making during moments of opportunity and uncertainty.


• This role is open within Africa, preferably in one of the markets we have a presence in (Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Rwanda, Kenya), with frequent travel across the region.

What You’ll Do

Marketing & Brand Presence

• Lead in-country marketing strategies that support sales, utilization, adoption, and community engagement.


• Leverage Zipline’s unique assets to create visibility, community connection, and brand resonance.


• Identify and pursue strategic collaborations (e.g., corporate partnerships, public-sector campaigns, health initiatives).


• Design cost-effective, locally relevant activations aligned to business outcomes.

External Communications & PR

• Own Zipline Africa’s external communications strategy across all markets.


• Lead media relations, crisis communications, thought leadership, and proactive storytelling.


• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, industry groups, partners, and government stakeholders.


• Develop compelling narratives that communicate Zipline’s impact, innovation, and mission.


• Oversee press releases, media briefings, speaking engagements, conferences, and signature events.

Internal Communications

• Drive internal communications for Africa, ensuring clarity, alignment, and visibility for key initiatives.


• Partner with Africa leadership to craft messages for All Hands, org-wide updates, and internal moments that build culture.


• Ensure communication systems scale across countries and teams.

Executive Communications

• Prepare senior executives (including regional leadership) for key speeches, media opportunities, and strategic conversations.


• Develop messaging, presentations, briefing materials, and talking points.


• Ensure leaders communicate with clarity, alignment to global priorities, and cultural sensitivity across markets.

Leadership  Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Africa leadership team.


• Partner closely with global communications while tailoring strategy to Africa’s unique context.


• Influence decision-making, challenge assumptions, and articulate the communications implications of business choices.


• Build and manage agency relationships (PR, digital, creative) and leverage them efficiently in a resource-constrained environment.


• Build and lead a small yet mighty in-house team

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Experience

• 8 years of relevant professional experience and at least 2-3 years building/managing a team/function


• Significant leadership experience in communications, PR, crisis management, or strategic communications.


• Diverse leadership experience across a wide range of marketing strategies and initiatives


• Success working in high-growth, high-complexity environments and thriving with limited resources.


• Demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on executor.


• Experience navigating and communicating across multiple African markets.


• Strong judgment, narrative development skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.


• Ability to craft clear, compelling written and verbal communications for diverse audiences.


• Experience managing agencies and coordinating cross-functional partners.


• Professional polish and strong stakeholder presence.