Head, Communications at OTL Africa

Job Title: Head, Communications

Summary

• The person will be responsible for developing and coordinating the initiative’s communication resources and output.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design the annual communication strategy.
• Work with the relevant teams to champion the integration of relevant information and marketing campaigns into all relevant communication output.
• Proactively ensure brand projection across all communication channels and initiatives.
• Oversee access, upgrades, and security of all ICT interfaces & channels.
• Leverage and oversee full-scale ICT across communication processes and deliverables.
• Call periodic team meetings and communicate targets and work plans in line with overall goals.
• Proactively ensure that inquiries and complaints are promptly and properly redirected and treated.
• Copy, edit, proofread, and revise communications materials.
• Coordinate all media engagement.

Requirements

• First Degree in Media & Communications or any relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Requisite certifications & a postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role or as a team lead.
• Knowledge of the workings and policies of energy & petroleum industries in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage.

Skill set:

• Knowledge of energy policies in Nigeria.
• Information-savvy (abreast of current national and global affairs, politics & policies).
• Publishing and presentation skills.
• In-depth understanding of digital media navigation and optimization.
• Ability to build influential relationships and business development.
• Ability to cost-effectively project manage the team’s initiatives and workload, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and holistically.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office productivity tools and other relevant applications.

Language Preference (Not Mandatory):

• Bi/Multi Lingual (English and French or Portuguese)

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 31st March, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to:  [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Note: Priority will be given to early applicants.