Communications Manager Vacancy at Ikore

About the role

Communications Manager job opportunity is available at Ikore for individuals who possess Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or any relevant field.

• We seek to employ a dynamic and innovative person who has experience working in different Value chains across Nigeria and Africa. Someone who can work collectively with host communities, design home-grown solutions that improve the livelihood and resilience of the communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with media on various levels and initiate ideas to preserve and promote company objectives.
• Create informative and interesting material such as articles, notices, web content and newsletters for increasing company’s reach to the general public.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty programs, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare detailed media activity reports.
• Work with different marketing departments to generate new ideas and strategies.
• Manage projects to ensure content is publication-ready and in by the deadline.
• Create communication and marketing strategies for new products, launches, events, and promotions.
• Lead the marketing and public relations staff.
• Managing the organization’s social media presence.
• Monitoring public opinion.
• Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

Experience and qualifications

• Highly articulate individual with excellent written, communications and presentation skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use social media channels effectively to deliver marketing content.
• Experience creating targeted content that generates measurable ROI.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or any relevant field required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.

Application deadline

Friday; 24th January, 2020.

Application details

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Application Letter to: jobs@ikore.org clearly indicating the “Job Title” as the subject of your mail.

Attention

• Include Communications Manager in the email subject line and include salary expectation in your application letter.
• Applications will be reviewed and online interviews will be conducted with selected candidates before finalists are invited for on-site interviews.

WHO IS Ikore?

Ikore is an international development organization, offering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. We work in hard-to-reach, economically deprived places across Nigeria and Africa, providing solutions that support inefficient markets and communities.