Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Lead at Wootlab Innovations

Wootlab Innovations is a software engineering, talent outsourcing, and technology training organization based in Abuja, Nigeria. The company focuses on bridging the digital skills gap across Africa by training homegrown tech talent and connecting rigorously vetted software engineers with global businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Location: North Central Region, Nigeria
Programme: North Central ESO Aggregator Programme
Duration: Project-based Contract

Programme Background

• The North Central ESO Aggregator Programme is an initiative that seeks to reach 25,000 beneficiaries across
• 11 tertiary institutions in Nigeria's North Central region (Benue, FCT, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger and
• Plateau) with training in general entrepreneurship skills and the digital and creative sectors specifically. The
• programme will adopt a training, incubation, and acceleration approach through a network of
• Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs).
• The programme includes the delivery of beneficiary-facing training tracks (Foundational, Developmental, and
• Specialised) and close coordination with participating tertiary institutions across the North Central region.

Role Purpose

• To lead the Programme’s communications and stakeholder engagement function, ensuring clear, consistent,
• and well-documented communication with the PCU, tertiary institutions, ESOs, consortium partners, and the
• wider ecosystem, and supporting visibility, outreach, and engagement activities that advance Programme goals across all North Central states.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead dissemination of Programme calls (e.g. ESO applications, beneficiary mobilisation, opportunity
• announcements) to relevant institutions, ESOs, and ecosystem stakeholders across the 7 North Central states.
• Manage day-to-day stakeholder communication on behalf of the Programme, ensuring timely, accurate, and professionally drafted correspondence with the PCU, tertiary institutions, ESOs, and consortium partners.
• Prepare and circulate institutional updates, including progress briefs, newsletters, and status communications to keep stakeholders informed of Programme milestones and activities.
• Coordinate ecosystem engagement activities, building and maintaining relationships with tertiary institutions, government agencies, ESOs, and other ecosystem actors relevant to the Programme’s objectives.
• Plan and coordinate community networking events, including stakeholder convenings, ecosystem meetups, and Programme-led engagement sessions across target states.
• Lead public-facing communication efforts, including coordination of Programme messaging, media engagement where applicable, and alignment of communication materials with donor and BOI visibility requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all engagement activities, including stakeholder contact records, meeting notes, communication logs, and outreach outcomes.
• Support the Team Lead / Project Manager and workstream leads with communication materials and talking points for PCU briefings, donor updates, and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate with the Technical Lead / ESO Coordinator and State-Level Coordinators to ensure consistent messaging and information flow between national-level Programme communications and state-level field activities.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback and escalate emerging issues, concerns, or reputational risks to the Team Lead / Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Support reporting cycles by providing communication and engagement updates for inclusion in quarterly progress reports and milestone reports submitted to the PCU and donors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Mass Communication, International Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, or public relations, ideally within donor-funded programmes, development projects, or multi-stakeholder ecosystems.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society or private-sector partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional materials for varied audiences, including donors, government, and grassroots stakeholders.
• Experience planning and coordinating events, convenings, or outreach activities, ideally across multiple locations or states.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate engagement documentation and manage multiple communication threads simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the North Central Nigerian ecosystem (tertiary institutions, ESOs, government structures) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within the North Central states to support engagement and networking activities as required.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instructions

• Interested candidates should fill the application form:
• Detailed CV
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience
• Evidence of relevant certifications
• Contact details of three professional referees.