Corporate Communications Officer at IBFCAlliance Limited

IBFCAlliance Limited seeks to fill the role of a Corporate Communications Officer for one of its clients (a Non-Bank Financial Institution in Lagos licensed by the CBN).

Job description

• Develop and execute strategies to project a reputable public image for the Company. These should reflect the Company’s vision and strategic direction, while also enhancing its competitive positioning.
• Develop and implement communication framework, policies and guidelines relating to the dissemination of information within and outside the Company.
• Establish beneficial relationships with various media houses to facilitate the coverage of press releases and media briefings that project the Company’s corporate image and reputation.
• Manage the Company’s online presence (website and social media handles), ensuring continuous engagement and content update.
• Keep abreast of industry and corporate developments, events and issues that may impact on the Company’s corporate image and responsibilities.
• Draft periodic press briefings and thought-leadership articles for external publication to project the Company’s image.
• Conduct industry-related research and draft newsletters and for internal communications and awareness.
• Develop a framework to gauge the public perception of the Company and articulate appropriate strategies and action steps to ensure alignment of public perception with the image desired by the Company.
• Co-ordinate the development of concepts, ideas and themes in the support of promotional/ advertisement campaigns, press conferences etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of a databank of relevant information from newspapers, magazines, journals etc.
• Ensure correct use of the Company’s logo, colour, etc. for all correspondences, items, signages etc. within and outside the Company to protect its corporate identity.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Perform other duties as may be delegated by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Mass Communications, Social Sciences or a related discipline. Membership of relevant professional bodies and or possession of certifications will be an added advantage.
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience, preferably in a financial services institution.