Head of Public Relations and Communications at Jumia Nigeria

Department: Marketing

Job Objective

• As the communication and public relations maanger, your role is to support Jumia Nigeria in the development and delivery of the digitaal Communication strategy.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Increase Jumia Nigeria ’s Brand awareness through media and Social Media
• Implement group comms strategy in Nigeria for our different stakeholders (consumers, sellers and partners, employees and regulators/communities)
• Build a strong network of media partners 
• Be proactive by pitching media and organize interviews with Jumia stories (Write editorials for media, including press releases and reports.)
• Organize Press Conference or PR events
• Handle local crisis communication (statement, recommendations)
• Be a spokesperson for the company
• Brief the team about the wording, Q&A, Talking points and prepare a public presentation
• Handle the corporate SM in collaboration with different departments, Marketing and HR.
• Prepare Social Media videos (content) and pictures for the corporate platform (Twitter Group, Group Website, Twitter Nigeria and Linkedin Nigeria)
• Report on PR activities – Following PR processes/reporting/tracking.
• Support the Group Comms team for cross country projects 
• Support the deployment of innovative marketing operations: increase traffic and conversion on the website
• Proof-read content, including but not limited to social media posts, blog articles and press releases. 
• Administration of press and social competitions, to include organizing prizes and contacting winners. 
• Follow-up on Public Affairs Affairs - interaction with regulators, International Institutions and others relevant stakeholders.
• Internal Communications in collaboration with HR
• CSR

Key Requirements

• 6 years experience min in Comms or Public relations
• Advanced written and verbal skills
• Education to Degree level or equivalent in PR, Communication or Journalism. 
• Must have a commendable Media network and relations in Nigeria and in the region.
• Experience in crisis communication and CSR.
• Social Media addicts
• Independent and resourceful.
• Strong drive and leadership.
• Exceptional organizational skills and very structured. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to meet very demanding targets. 
• High level of motivation, determination and commitment.
• Skillful in content creation (stroyteller), as well as copy-editing and proof-reading
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the e-commerce industry.

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.