Digital/Brand Communication Officer at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (RC 638640), is one of the eleven successor distribution companies of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Kaduna Electric, a registered trademark of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, is licensed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to distribute and retail electricity within a service coverage area of Northwestern-most of Nigeria. It has its Headquarters in Kaduna, with offices in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States.

Kaduna Electric is looking to employ young, vibrant professionals to fill the position below in the Corporate Communication department:

Job Title: Digital/Brand Communication Officer

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kaduna State

Job Summary

• Responsible for ensuring an active and effective online presence on all platforms in addition to managing the company’s brand assets.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of best practice brand management tools in order to optimize efficiency and profitability.
• Manage and approve the production of all the çompany’s print and communication materials to ensure they are in line with corporate branding.
• Implement all the policies in relation to corporate image and branding.
• Critical assessment of event proposals to determine benefits to the company.
• Co-ordinate the production of promotional items in conformity with the company’s brand asset as well as the distribution of same.
• Managing external agencies to ensure all brand activities are in line with the project requirements as specified by the briefs and meet consumer expectations.
• Ensure an active presence for the company on all social media platforms including website.
• Prepare regular reports on Company’s web presence
• Responsible for creating and implementing a company-wide digital communication strategy.
• Ensure strategic use of social media to manage key messages to stakeholders.
• Oversee update of website content.
• Production of electronic newsletter

Competency and Skill Requirements

• In-depth knowledge digital and brand communication
• In-depth understanding of the impact of social media on business growth
• Knowledge of development and implementation of Communication plan
• Knowledge of web publishing
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to manage confidential information
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability

Experience and Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or HND preferably in Multi Media Systems Communication or any other related course.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Master’s degree /or certification is an added advantage.
• 3 years cognate experience.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online