Communications Manager at 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Abuja

Background

• 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.

Key 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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 Closing Date
Friday; 24th January, 2020.