Manager - Corporate Communication Digital at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager - Corporate Communication Digital

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract / Resident

Mission

• To develop an enterprise digital communications strategy, oversee the effectiveness of all internal digital communication platforms, and contribute to digital transformation through the deployment of high-performing intranet and multimedia solutions for internal campaigns and key business initiatives.

Job Description

• Develop internal campaigns and key business initiatives.
• Develop engaging and effective digital communication campaigns to drive understanding and buy-in among critical stakeholders.
• Develop effective multi-platform and multi-stakeholder messaging via digital channels.
• Understanding of approved MTNN Communication Code and group-wide corporate identity guidelines and their application to digital communication materials.
• Ensure that the enterprise-wide intranet (SHARE) is an effective business communication tool as well as a dynamic collaboration and internal bonding platform that complies with corporate identity guidelines.
• Ensure the smooth running of digital channels in the corporate section of the MTN website.
• Design, develop, and deliver the best possible user experience for all MTN Nigeria’s internal digital and communications channels, including:
•  The primary intranet (SHARE) and various secondary portals and content management systems.
•  Online publishing platforms and the staff radio platform.
•  Digital screens in all locations.
• Supervise output from creative and digital content consultants to deploy an integrated communications and engagement strategy to positively influence internal stakeholder perception.
• Effectively communicate metrics and progress to key internal stakeholders.
• Provide key communication support to business units as well as key business-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a digital communications ambassador from a corporate reputation management perspective, working closely with the information systems, human resources, and marketing functions as well as digital services consultants, providing strategic advice on service delivery that enhances communications and employee engagement while constantly seeking opportunities to bring creative digital or rich multimedia solutions to internal stakeholder engagement as the workplace becomes increasingly digital.
• Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the department's objectives and goals, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
• Review individual team members' performance and complete appraisals in accordance with employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in any relevant discipline
• A Master's Degree/relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage

Experience:
6 - 13 years experience which includes:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in corporate communications, digital specialization; content development for varied audiences and a large, dispersed workforce.
• Experience in corporate communications – strategy and content development for diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, editorial and publishing skills, also video editing and radio broadcasting skills.
• Knowledge of evolving, contemporary digital communication tools and techniques.
• Excellent technical knowledge of digital technologies and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, content management systems, etc.
• Hands-on experience using relevant software such as the Adobe Suite, Sketch up, CorelDraw, etc.
• Sound understanding of UX (User Experience) principles.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization.  
• Effective supervisory skills, managing a diverse and high performing team.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2024.