• Application Deadline:
• Position: Corporate Communications & Advocacy Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Job ID: 85091

What you can expect

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting and delivering an effective and cost-efficient communication Service to the BASF Group within the Country Cluster West Africa, in alignment with the Corporate Communications and Governmental Relations processes.

Duties

Duties will include the following:

• Providing input for the overall annual communications, advocacy & governmental relations strategy, communications plan and budget for Corporate Communications for West Africa


• Responsible for crisis communications training and execution for West African countries


• Develop a CSR Strategy & Communications plan (incl. budget proposal) for the Country Cluster West Africa in line with the CSR policy


• Responsible for Internal Communications input and implementation for the Country Cluster West Africa and specific internal communications tasks across Africa


• Supporting the Country Cluster West Africa’s internet page, articles, possible corporate events, social media (FB/Twitter for Africa)


• Executive profiling of local key personnel i.e. Country Cluster Head, Market Area Head and the organisation


• Marketing Communications including Project management & budgeting


• Employee Engagement, in collaboration with HR

Requirements

What we expect:

• A University Degree (or equivalent) in Mass Communications or Marketing / Journalism


• Minimum of 8 years working experience in corporate communications, public relations, project management and marketing communication


• Experience working in Communication/PR for a multinational company is essential


• Fluency in speaking and writing English. Knowledge of the German language will be an added advantage


• Good writing skills for various audiences


• Well organised, attention to detail, pleasant personality and attitude

We Offer

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team.


• Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.