Corporate Communications Manager at Nigerian Content Development in ICT - NITDA

The Office for Nigerian Content Development in Information and Communications Technology (ONC) is a development focused, Special Purpose Vehicle of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications Technology for implementing the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in ICT, which came into force on December 3, 2013.

The ONC is charged with the mandate of developing an indigenous ICT industry which would make a double-digit contribution to Nigeria’s GDP. Part of the strategy is to ensure that Nigerian ICT companies participate significantly in all segments of the ICT value chain. The program aims to boost growth in key ICT economic clusters through the injection of intellectual and industrial capital into ICT industry.

The ONC is now looking to recruit highly resourceful and competent Nigerians with a passion for technology and economic development. The roles are highly strategic to national development and require a deep understanding and appreciation of global economic and ICT issues.

The Office for Nigerian Content Development in ICT, under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title:  Corporate Communications Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job description

• Play a key role in the development and implementation of effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to grow the reputation of the ONC and Programs and support the goals and objectives of the Office.
• Lead the communications effort and impact across the media spectrum (print, broadcast and social media) to increase awareness and recognition of the economic and social impact of the ONC’s activities and engage our various audiences.
• Engage and collaborate with partners as appropriate on system and external communication initiatives.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder relations and communications management with responsibilities for the development, coordination and implementation of communications, community relations, advocacy, and stakeholder relations programs.
• Manage corporate communications, including developing publication, video and advertising materials as well as partners’ communication and engagement.
• Manage media relations, including leveraging traditional and social media to optimize the communications reach and impact.
• Identify review and recommend strategic sponsorship and partnership opportunities to support the ONC’s mandate and drive corporate visibility and reputation.
• Plan and manage internal and external events, including post event evaluation and reporting.
• Develop, nurture and leverage strategic relationships with key stakeholder groups and relevant individual influencers and decision-makers.

Technical Skills:

• Creative writing
• Social media usage & blogging
• Brand Management
• Media & Public Relations
• Issues & crisis management
• Project management
• Budget management
• Required Experience
• More than 10 years’ experience in Communications or Public Relations functions.

Qualification:
University Degree preferably in Communication, or English Language and related fields in the Humanities

Application Closing Date
10th of June, 2014

Method of Application
Please send application and resume to: [email protected] on or before 10th of June, 2014.