• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Corporate Communications


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Job Description

• Define and implement the overall internal & external communications strategy/program for the Company to support communication strategies, business plan & act as spokesperson for the CEO.


• Recommend editorial policies, ddevelop materials to support communications – local newsletters, employee publications, social media, internal communications portal (Intranet etc.) as well as facilitate local in-house events (project launches, roadshows, townhall meetings etc.)


• Liaise with the CEO’s office, HR, Finance, Commercial and Business Units/Undertakings, where appropriate, to communicate messages internally, as required.


• Manage professional networks and communications in order to foster best practices sharing as well as maintain positive relationships with media personnel/houses within and outside Nigeria.


• Ensure corporate identity is followed to achieve uniformity. Oversee the production, distribution and storage of corporate gifts, branded materials, messages and adverts


• Develop and manage media crisis plan by advising on communications solutions regarding messaging, crisis management and negative publicity, and briefing management on the same.


• Deliver full service offer to customers, support the business in attaining its commercial and market share objectives, and contribute to the development of growth platforms and key strategic projects


• Manage company’s brand plan, increase brand awareness, relevant differentiation, value accessibility, emotional connection, synergy and positively portray company at public engagements/forums.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of shipping and incoterms


• Knowledge of current global trends


• Market and vendor knowledge for contract management


• Sound knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines for supply chain management


• Strong attention to details


• Very good knowledge of regulatory norms on taxation, duties, import policies,


• Knowledge of contract and commercial law


• Quality management skills


• Knowledge and application of IT systems in contracts management


• Exceptional Time Management skills


• Good negotiation and bargaining skills


• Effective Communication skills

Minimum Qualification / Experience:

• Master’s degree or its equivalent in Communications, Marketing or any related discipline, preferably in the Social Sciences


• Minimum of 8 -10 years relevant experience with at least three (3) in a similar function and in a managerial role.


• Professional certification is an added advantage