Group Corporate Affairs Director (GCAD) at Jagal Group

Job Description

• The Group Corporate Affairs Director (GCAD) is Jagal’s most senior communicator, responsible for all internal and external communications, government relations, community relations, PR and public policy.
• The position reports to and works closely with the Group Executive Chairman and the Group Co-CEO’s who form the Jagal Executive Committee (JEC).
• The position support other corporate management in the areas of Strategy, Business Development, Commercial and Legal to help manage Jagal’s communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Jagal’s internal and external corporate communications, government relations, PR and public policy
• Managing communications and relations with all government bodies
• Initiating, managing and delivering the Corporate Communications Policy
• Developing strategic management of Government and regulatory agencies
• Ensure crisis communication plan is in place
• Track emerging issues with Business units
• Participate in HSE incident investigation and reporting
• Manage Jagal’s reputation and corporate identity
• Develop and manage communications with the media and any related media campaigns
• Provide strategic advisory communication to the Executive team
• Constantly gather business, political and social intelligence and report to the JEC
• Acquire any information in support of business development and Company tenders
• Build a comprehensive network of internal and external contacts, decision makers, industry influencers and policy makers so as to position Jagal favourably in the business, political and social environment

Requirements

• Proven work experience in a high level Corporate Affairs position
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence to serve as the company’s spokesperson
• A brand ambassador
• Outstanding public speaking experience ideally to Industry and Government bodies
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external
• Expert content writing skill – Press releases, news articles, online content
• Crisis management experience
• Able to conduct TV/Media appearances - be the face of Jagal
• Expertise in different social networks, including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Good knowledge of the Oil and Gas sector
• Extensive experience of the Nigerian market
• B.Sc or Masters in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or relevant field