Director, Communications, Policy & Advocacy at Verraki

Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing business solutions designed for Africa. We build and implement technology solutions for seemingly intractable challenges, provide advisory services to drive the capacity and motivation for change, and curate innovative ventures to unlock new sources of growth across our continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Communications, Policy & Advocacy

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of science-based policy positions aligned with NCF’s strategic priorities.
• Design and implement national and sub-national advocacy strategies to influence environmental legislation, policies, and resource allocation.
• Engage with policymakers, legislators, regulators, and partners to promote policy outcomes supportive of conservation.
• Provide legal support and guidance on policy-related matters and represent NCF in relevant policy or legislative platforms.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications and branding strategy that strengthens public awareness, stakeholder confidence, and NCF’s reputation.
• Oversee media relations, including press releases, interviews, crisis communications, and media partnerships.
• Serve as the official spokesperson for the Foundation on advocacy and public relations matters.
• Oversee development of impactful content across digital platforms—web, social media, email campaigns, and multimedia.
• Guide storytelling initiatives, publications, graphic design, internal communications, and editorial calendars to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment.
• Measure digital engagement performance and adapt strategies to maximize reach and influence.
• Collaborate with programme, fundraising, and executive teams to align messaging and donor communications.
• Support community campaigns, public dialogues, and coalition-building efforts.
• Lead strategic events and conferences aimed at raising NCF’s profile and positioning within the national and global conservation ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Law, Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in policy advocacy, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in conservation, sustainability, development, or public interest sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing advocacy campaigns, influencing legislation or policy, and engaging with senior government or intergovernmental stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to environment and conservation is an added advantage.

Skills / Competence Requirements:

• Strong policy analysis, legal interpretation, and strategic advocacy skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in persuasive storytelling, public speaking, and content development.
• Deep understanding of media dynamics, digital communications, and brand management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and public affairs.
• Strong judgment, leadership presence, and ability to represent the organization at the highest levels.
• Proficiency with communication tools, analytics, and design platforms is desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.