Corporate Affairs Manager at C & I Leasing Plc

C & I Leasing Plc was incorporated in 1990 as a limited liability company and was subsequently licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a finance company, to provide amongst other services, operating and finance leases.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Affairs Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develops and execute corporate affairs strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manages media relations, press releases, and crisis communications.
• Fosters positive relationships with stakeholders (government, investors, NGOs, media).
• Coordinates events, sponsorships, and CSR initiatives.
• Conducts stakeholder engagement and reputation management.
• Provides strategic counsel to senior management.
• Monitors industry trends, policy changes, and competitor activity.
• Develops and manage content for corporate communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, PR, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate affairs, PR, or communications.
• Proven track record in reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• . Postgraduate degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPR).

Knowledge:

• Experience in crisis management and media training.
• Knowledge of digital communications and social media.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and policy development.

Independent Thinking:

• To be able to develop proactive frameworks with pre-approved messaging and stakeholder protocols, implemented during crises as needed.
• To be able to design comprehensive plans to build relationships with key influencers and community leaders, to be conducted biannually or before major events.
• To be able to introduce sustainability initiatives combining community education and environmental conservation, reviewed and implemented annually.
• To be able creates tailored campaigns to engage policymakers and showcase compliance and social responsibility, conducted quarterly or when regulations evolve.
• Ability to balanced strict adherence to procedures with autonomy for innovation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2025.