Latest Jobs at The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)

Job Purpose 

• Set and guide the strategy for all communications and public relations messages to consistently articulate the Fund’s mission.
• Also responsible for building and managing relations with the Fund’s stakeholders and developing and implementing initiatives for the promotion of the Fund’s beneficiaries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communication and Stakeholders Management 

• Conceptualize, Plan and implement the Fund’s internal and external communication agenda 
• Manage communications with external stakeholders across the Lagos State Government, House of Assembly, LGA’s, international and local partners, etc. 
• Implement brand strengthening, ensuring that all divisions get a strategic focus with clear and measurable goals for brand development in line with the Fund’s strategic brand plan 
• Design and prepare the organization’s communications in various media to reflect the Fund’s brand identity
• Develop a suite of effective communications materials, segmented by the target audience 
• Proactively secure opportunities to disseminate the key messages of the Fund to key audiences, including funders, and media 
• Monitor stakeholders and users’ feedback and results of dissemination efforts 
• Develop a channel strategy that supports and enables the overall goal of the Fund 
• Ensure effective design and management of all the Fund’s channels (website, social media, etc.) to ensure it plays its strategic role 
• Ensure adequate media coverage for corporate events and sponsorship activities 
• Coordinate all activities relating to the allocation, procurement, and distribution of corporate gifts 
• Liaise with the Funding and Partnership team to engage existing and potential partners

Promotions 

• Develop and update the Promotions Strategy 
• Design and develop programs and initiatives that will drive market access for target beneficiaries including international fairs and exhibitions
• Define selection framework for target beneficiaries with respect to international exhibitions and fairs 
• Identify events, forums and platforms to promote initiatives 
• Manage the LSETF web portal and the content development 
• Identify and engage relevant partners to ensure effective implementation of promotional initiatives 
• Identify and implement opportunities to drive linkages between large corporates and small businesses 
• Engage beneficiaries periodically and articulate testimonials to promote LSETF story to all stakeholders through available communication outlets 
• Conduct periodic reporting of progress with the initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

• First degree in communication, art and social sciences from a reputable higher institution. A post-graduate degree or professional qualifications will be added advantage 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in related function

Key Competences: 

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the role: 
• Possesses a working knowledge of how to create magazines, newsletters, television or radio advertisements and direct mail promos. 
• Customer Service & Relationship Management Skills 
• Organization and Planning 
• Business Acumen 
• Communication Skills 
• Business Writing; Presentation and Report Writing 
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills 
• Shows the ability to effectively engage in social media activities, including video sharing and blogging to promote the company 
• Experience in stakeholder/community engagement.

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Role Overview

• To develop and drive the implementation of the short - long-term strategic plan and prioritize key strategic initiatives to achieve LSETF’s mandate and ensure its sustainability. In addition, this role is responsible for the development and implementation of the Fund’s fundraising, communication, and stakeholder management strategy in meeting its respective strategic objectives.
• To oversee the product development function of LSETF utilizing verifiable data and research; monitor and evaluate the impact of the programmes/products developed.

Responsibilities

Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategy realization planning, including recommending execution steps that will ensure seamless strategy execution via appropriate frameworks, relevant policies formulation, etc.
• Lead cross-functional efforts across Fundraising, Innovation, Finance, Programme & Coordination, etc., to drive opportunities for LSETF; Turn strategic opportunities to achieve strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and their teams across the organization to set priorities, goals, and implement the strategic initiatives, prioritizing resources required in collaboration with Finance.
• Manage and track the overall portfolio allocation to ensure compliance with the Fund’s strategic direction.
• Champion the development & implementation of the balanced scorecard within the organization to ensure performance against defined targets.
• Oversee periodic performance reporting with the agreed indices.

Fundraising:

• Identify relevant funding sources and partners, develop, and execute an appropriate engagement framework to ensure the overall sustainability of the organization's funding.
• Develop fundraising strategies, formulate solicitation procedures, and oversee all fundraising activities.
• Manage relationships with prospective donors & partners, acting as the liaison and lead proposal/grant writing.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the Fund’s strategic plan.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting by developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes the minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Ensure that the Finance department prepares and sends the periodic reports to donors and partners as required, which comply with relevant accounting standards, local, and donor-specific financial guidelines.

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and implement LSETF communications to build and maintain a positive corporate brand and a high level of top-of-mind awareness and manage the communication budget.
• Oversees various mediums of corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms.
• Oversees the management of the corporate website, including ease of navigation and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Product Development:

• Oversee and implement product development policies, objectives, and initiatives in line with LSETF’s mandate.
• Direct research for new products, product enhancements, and product redesign, including the evaluation of the potential and practicality of products in development.
• Coordinate the process of conducting periodic, comparator, shareholder, and target beneficiaries’ analyses so as to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• First Degree or Higher National Diploma certificate (minimum of lower credit) from a recognized higher institution.
• Postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• Relevant Professional Qualifications such as Project Management.
• Minimum of 12 years of cognate experience in related functions; Development Financing, etc.

Key Competences

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the role:
• Knowledge of development financing, the social impact industry.
• Programme/Project Management Skills.
• Corporate Communication & Stakeholder/Community Engagement Abilities.
• Leadership Skills.
• Relationship Management Skills.
• Organization and Planning.
• Business Acumen.
• Communication Skills.
• Business Writing; Presentation and Report Writing.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Networking Abilities.