Head, Corporate Communications at Oando Plc

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Head, Corporate Communications at Oando Plc – Here is all you need to know; the requirements, location, job description, application deadline, and how to apply.

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Job Title: Head, Corporate Communications

Location: Lagos (Head Office)
Division/Department: Corporate Communications
Directly Reports to: Group CEO
Indirectly Reports to: CEO / COO, Oando Energy Resources, General Manager, Business Support Group
Supervises: Corporate Communications Manager

About the Job

The Head, Corporate Communications leads the Corporate Communications department and supports the efforts of the Group CEO to create awareness about and positive affinity towards the ‘Oando’ brand and its subsidiary companies.
He / she is responsible for determining how public perception of the Company is best influenced, shaped, and managed to support the attainment of the Group’s brand aspirations, business growth and operating efficiency. He / she defines and leads the development of a Communications Strategy. In addition, he / she uses established media relationships to protect the brands reputation both locally and internationally.
He / she will also be responsible for the envisioning, conceptualization, design, development and delivery of systems, structures, processes, and policies to guide Corporate Communication efforts across the entire Group.
The role has strong cross-functional interaction with a high level of visibility and impact within the business.
He / she will be instrumental in using internal communications as a tool to inform, connect, inspire, and bring the different parts of the organization together across multiple divisions and geographies.

Performance Indicators

Extent to which corporate communications and brand management strategies, plans and activities are driven by Group and entity corporate strategies
Extent to which brand values, brand story and achievements are positively reinforced using internal communications, PR, digital media and events and sponsorship
Quality and effectiveness of implemented internal and external communication efforts / activities
Quantity and quality of mileage received on print, broadcast, and digital platforms
Increase in positive perception and dialogue on internal and external platforms
Brand recall and memorability
Shift in brand associations
Growth in employee engagement internally
Improvement in employee affinity to brand
Growth in internal brand ambassadors
Cost effectiveness of solutions deployed
Growth in follower-ship across all Company social media platforms
Growth in user engagement on all Company social media platforms
Growth in internal social media brand ambassadors
Timeliness of deliverables (task related)
Effectiveness of partnerships with 3rd party Agencies and the media

Qualifications

1st Degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration or other relevant field.
Have a global mindset, ideally with experience of working in multiple countries and/or in multicultural environments.
An experienced and passionate marketing communications professional.
A strategic understanding of both traditional and digital media and public relations
Experienced and adept at corporate reputation and media management
Must have – or be capable of – quickly establishing trusted relationships with Executive Management / Editors / Bureau Chiefs of news media.
Exceptional writing communication skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills, a succinct and compelling communicator.
Experience working directly, engaging and influencing CEOs and other Executive Management.
Demonstrates understanding of a multi-channel approach to employee engagement
Experienced in leading CSR activity.
Delivery-focused with proven experience in implementing CSR initiatives in a commercial / professional services environment.