External Affairs & Communication Manager at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: External Affairs & Communication Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract

Duties / Responsibilities

• Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities to promote and positively represent the organization through internal and external communication.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity, and promotes and supports the organizations mission.
• Oversees the workflow and work assignments of the communications team to ensure effective collaboration among team members and consistent, quality work.
• Drafts proposals for special communications projects; presents on and promotes these projects to management.
• Seeks new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and changes in the organization including the launch of new products, special events, local and global community service, and other topics of interest.
• Prepares and delivers presentations in the company to share information.
• Prepares and distributes direct marketing products.
• Represents the company in a variety of settings, always promoting the company in the best possible way.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or Communications
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• At least seven years of experience in communications field required.
• Management experience preferred.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Superlative communication skills in all forms.
• Excellent strategic organization skills.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Ability to use tact and professionalism including in times of extreme stress.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Ability to adapt and respond to difficult questions and issues.
• Ability to create, implement, and apply a budget.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.