Communications Manager at Sahara Group.

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Sahara is a dynamic and transformative leader in various energy sub-sectors via its power (generation and distribution), downstream, midstream, upstream and infrastructure businesses.

Job Summary:

The communication manager will be responsible facilitate and communicate the implementation of social impact Programmes within and outside Nigeria while working Staffs, partners, national Governments, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide content for Sahara Foundation’s Media and Communication platforms.
• Strategic oversight of the day-to-day communication of the foundation’s activities.
• Creating and managing virtual and physical Foundation engagement programs
• Evaluating communications impact of programs and providing quarterly reporting on communication activities and impact.
• Develop partnerships that will drive effective communication and stakeholder engagement in Sahara Foundation’s Programmes.
• Engaging internal stakeholders to improve their understanding of the
• Foundation’s objectives, curating stories and sharing information and content.
• Engage local communities to determine needs, develop strategies, and initiate programs that would answer these needs, in connection with the company’s strategies and Business Plan.
• Facilitate the process of impact assessment of programs on beneficiaries.
• Promote companywide awareness of Sahara Group’s social impact strategies and initiatives.
• Initiate and coordinate external Partnership Relationships to ensure the successful delivery of Foundation activities and sustainability.
• Provide business support to the Line Manager
• External Communication

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate or relevant course.
• Experience in copywriting.
• Minimum of 6 years cognate work experience with large organizations, relating with people of diverse cultures.
• Experience in managing digital hubs, social media platforms, and online content.
• Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility and Development
• Sustainability experience would be beneficial.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the Corporate Social Responsibility agenda and ESG initiatives
• Knowledge of computer applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Investigative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload
• Project management skills, including the ability to coordinate the work of others

Personality Traits

• Candidate must be hardworking, dedicated, highly analytical, and creative
• Candidate must be resourceful with strong interpersonal skills to relate with people across different social strata and employment cadres
• Candidate must possess the ability to adapt to different types of environment

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates Should Click Here to Apply online.

Application Deadline: 31st March, 2024