Communication & External Relation Manager at Proten

The position will drive a brand led communications strategy that positions IFP within the Feed industry as the most preferred business partners and strengthens IFP brands by profiling our work in industry. It will also improve both internal and external communications for the Poultry Feed and Fish Feed BU. This position will also be responsible for developing strong and meaningful partnerships with agricultural industry associations and businesses and serve as the primary management contact for agriculture industry partners.

Responsibilities:

External Communication/Online Content Creation

• Develop and execute short- term and long-term communications strategies for IFP.
• Create, implement and measure success of all commercial communications and public relations activities.
• Coordinate the use of brand elements across all media and platforms within and outside company space.
• Create and contribute agriculture content (stories!) to corporate publications such as the annual report, magazines, brochures, newsletters and videos.
• Manage production of professional level publications and key communications materials including annual reports, newsletters, brochures etc.
• Leverage on conferences, workshops and events to profile IFP.
• Take the lead in the planning and implementing of high-profile events for IFP.
• Support knowledge networks and their members in the production of compelling messages and success stories.
• Support internal knowledge sharing and profiling of IFP’s work in the industry through the internet.
• Increase IFP’s presence on the web and social media.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry influencers and bloggers/journalists to ensure consistent press coverage.

Internal Communication

• Support advocacy initiatives by coordinating appropriate audience research, compiling and analyzing relevant data, preparing materials (e.g., films, videos)
• Draft speeches for senior management team and prepare effective public presentations.
• Anchor and take lead for all CSRs within IFP and livestock. Data capturing, maintenance and reporting.

Stakeholder and CSR Mgt

• Act as the key liaison with development agencies, NGOs, USAID,industrial bodies, all agricultural agencies and parastatals working in the space. Including stakeholders and partners involved in all programs.
• Represent IFP at programs and present its work nationally and to CRS leadership, the investors, partners and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and competencies critical to the role:

• Proven working experience in media and communications.
• Strong interest in livestock and agriculture industry.
• Ability to manage social media presence for large organization.
• Excellent client-facing (stakeholders) and internal communication skills with team members and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good exposure to content creation, articles/newsletters/vlogs etc.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of Social Networking sites.
• Familiarity and working knowledge with Agric ministries and parastatals.
• Proficient in Social Media Management, Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe Photoshop, and Windows

Educational Level:

• Must have: Minimum of a bachelor's degree qualification in Agriculture, or related field (masters is an added advantage). Relevant qualifications are an added advantage.

Working Experience:

• Must have: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's.
• Degree qualification with 5 - 7 years’ work experience.

Additional Information

Working/Physical Conditions:

• The role holder would be based in Lagos office. He / She would be expected to work closely with cross leadership teams and National Sales Manager.