Strategic Communication Specialist at Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) – Abuja

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is recruiting a Strategic Communication Specialist in Abuja to communicate business-environment reforms, support public engagement and manage media messaging.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a communications strategy and editorial calendar aligned with Council decisions and reform priorities.
• Prepare speeches, press statements, talking points, opinion articles, briefs and presentations for Nigerian and international engagements.
• Translate policy and regulatory changes into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Lead media engagement, interviews, briefings and coverage analysis.
• Coordinate digital and social media communications for accuracy, timeliness and brand consistency.
• Anticipate reputational risks and help shape responses to emerging concerns.
• Support stakeholder dialogues, reform announcements and public briefings.
• Maintain accessible records of speeches, messages, fact sheets, FAQs and media coverage, and report on communication outcomes.

Qualifications and skills

• A First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Public Administration or a closely related discipline.
• Outstanding writing, editing, storytelling, presentation and speechwriting capabilities, including translating complex regulatory issues for decision-makers and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital media and social platforms, backed by judgement, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with government, media and private-sector stakeholders, with sound knowledge of Nigeria’s public institutions.
• Integrity, discretion, resilience, creativity, initiative and a strong sense of public service.
• A relevant master’s degree, experience in the Presidency or an MDA or with development partners, and multimedia, graphic design or social analytics expertise are advantages.