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Communications Manager at Salpha Energy Limited

Salpha Energy Limited is a social, for-profit business founded in 2017 that designs, distributes, solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 200 million national consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Festac Town, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy:

Ensure the development, monitoring and measurement of the required communication strategies, frameworks, and policies
Work with internal and external partners to execute the approved communications strategy
Ensure the organization receives the strategic and tactical communications advice and support required around key initiatives

Operational:

Act as an editor for all print and digital, internal, and external communications
Design and layout organisation’s documents ready for publication, in the correct format
Provide writing/infographics/editing for proposals, website/intranet content, marketing materials; corporate e-newsletters, corporate and industry publications, and client publications/blogs, ensuring that all content is aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities
Ensure all print and digital publications are delivered to deadline and consistent in quality
Research and source imagery to enhance publications in collaboration with a preferred professional photo/videographer, as required
Ensure consistency in all communications to support brand values
Ensure the efficient day-to-day management of the organisation’s media function i.e. media monitoring, handling of media enquiries, developing and maintaining media relations etc.
Oversee maintenance and consistent update of the website and digital platforms
Manage the brand’s representation in events, sponsorships, and partnerships
Manage relationships with different stakeholder groups, including the board and panel of advisors to ensure the favourable brand perception
Implement an effective crisis management plan to mitigate potential risks and threats to the brand
Ensure that marketing and public relations output is accurate, of a high standard and reflects organisational priorities and campaign objectives
Monitor current events and trends, identify media opportunities and act upon them to obtain maximum coverage and share of voice for the organisation
Contribute to the development, back-end management/support and utilisation of the organisation’s websites and social media accounts
Organise media interviews, briefing and/or accompanying interviewees as appropriate
Manage and maintain the organisation’s relationships with key journalists, media outlets and news agencies
Produce press releases and be responsible for their distribution
Manage and oversee the organisation’s branding, internally and externally

Budgetary:

Manage and monitor the budget and expenditure relating to the organisation’s communications work

Other:

Undertake such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the level of the post.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
8 years experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position with leadership responsibilities and the ability to demonstrate a portfolio
Proven experience managing target audience content
Strong Knowledge of Communication Strategy, Practices and Techniques

Competencies
Functional/Technical:

Ability to identify and clearly communicate key messages to a variety of audiences
Ability to leverage established network and relevant contacts, where necessary
Excellent presentation skills
Proofreading skills and an excellent eye for detail
Quality with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Adobe and InDesign, and an understanding of website content management systems
An organised approach to work, and proven ability to produce detailed and accurate work to tight deadlines and to budget
Excellent communication skills – oral and written
Demonstrated skills in full utilization of social media including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram – with strong knowledge and understanding of current trends
Substantial experience writing and editing; online, offline, internal, and external
Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others