Head of Corporate Affairs at Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage the organization’s corporate communications, public relations, brand positioning, media engagement, and stakeholder communication strategies in order to enhance institutional reputation, visibility, and influence.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communication & Brand Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communication strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee brand management and ensure consistency in messaging across all communication channels.
• Safeguard and strengthen the organization’s corporate identity and public image.

Media & Public Relations:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media houses and journalists.
• Coordinate press briefings, media interviews, and public statements.
• Draft and approve press releases, speeches, opinion articles, and official communications.
• Monitor media coverage and manage reputational risks.

Stakeholder & Member Communication:

• Develop communication frameworks for engaging members, partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely dissemination of policy positions, advocacy updates, and organizational announcements.
• Oversee production of newsletters, annual reports, policy briefs, and publications.

Digital & Online Presence:

• Lead digital communication strategy including website, email communications, and social media platforms.
• Ensure regular updates and content management across digital platforms.
• Monitor online engagement analytics and adjust strategy accordingly.

Crisis Communication:

• Develop and implement crisis communication plans.
• Serve as communication lead during sensitive or high-risk situations.
• Advise management on reputational risk mitigation strategies.

Events & Corporate Representation:

• Oversee communication aspects of conferences, stakeholder forums, advocacy events, and public engagements.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging at corporate events.
• Support executive leadership with speaking notes, presentations, and communication materials.

Leadership & Administration:

• Provide leadership and supervision to the Corporate Affairs & Communications team.
• Develop departmental work plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Monitor team performance and ensure continuous professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Media visibility and sentiment analysis.
• Growth in digital engagement metrics.
• Timeliness and quality of communication outputs.
• Brand consistency and stakeholder feedback.
• Effectiveness of crisis communication management.
• Delivery of communication components for major events.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.