CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Industry: Non-Profit / Social Impact Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent Work Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days in office) Reports To: Executive Director Department: Media & Communications Salary: ₦250,000 – ₦350,000 Monthly Benefits: HMO Experience: 6–10 years ABOUT THE ROLE Our client, a leading non-profit organization focused on social impact and community development, is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Communications Manager to lead its communications, brand positioning, media relations, and digital engagement efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening the organization's visibility and reputation, developing compelling narratives, and delivering integrated communications campaigns that drive stakeholder engagement, fundraising, advocacy, partnerships, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, exceptional storyteller, and strategic thinker with strong experience managing corporate communications, digital platforms, media relationships, and high-impact campaigns. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement the organization's corporate communications, brand, and reputation strategy. Lead integrated communication campaigns supporting fundraising, advocacy, partnerships, volunteer engagement, and organizational visibility. Manage media relations and build strong relationships with journalists, media houses, influencers, and strategic partners. Oversee the organization's website, social media platforms, email marketing, and digital presence. Lead multimedia storytelling initiatives across digital and traditional communication channels. Develop and manage content strategies, editorial calendars, newsletters, press releases, speeches, reports, and thought leadership materials. Provide strategic communications support to the Executive Director and senior leadership. Ensure consistency of messaging and brand identity across all internal and external communications. Coordinate communications with programme, fundraising, partnerships, and volunteer teams. Monitor media coverage, online conversations, audience engagement, and brand sentiment. Track communication KPIs and campaign performance, using insights to improve future campaigns. Lead crisis communication and issues management initiatives to protect organizational reputation. Manage communication budgets, external vendors, agencies, and creative partners. Supervise, mentor, and develop communications and creative team members. Support communication activities for events, advocacy initiatives, campaigns, and organizational launches. Stay informed on emerging trends in communications, digital marketing, AI, media, and content strategy. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field. 6–10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, strategic communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related field. Proven experience developing and executing corporate communications and brand strategies. Strong experience in media relations, digital marketing, content development, and stakeholder engagement. Experience managing communication campaigns and leading creative or communications teams. Experience in the non-profit, social impact, CSR, or international development sector is an advantage. Strong understanding of reputation management and crisis communications. Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, presentation, and executive communication skills. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Relevant certifications in any of the following will be an advantage: Public Relations or Corporate Communications Strategic Communications NIPR, CIPR, or equivalent professional certification Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Google Analytics (GA4) HubSpot Content or Email Marketing Meta Digital Marketing PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Project Management CORE COMPETENCIES Corporate and strategic communications Brand and reputation management Public and media relations Digital marketing and social media strategy Content strategy and storytelling Campaign planning and execution Stakeholder and relationship management Crisis and issues management Team leadership and people management Data analysis and communications reporting Budget and vendor management Project management Strong presentation and executive communication skills DESIRABLE SKILLS Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage: Fundraising and donor communications Grant communications Government and policy communications Internal communications Event and campaign communications SEO and content optimization Email marketing automation Community management Podcast and multimedia production Photography and videography direction AI-powered content creation tools Non-profit, CSR, or international development communications TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS Proficiency with relevant tools, including: Microsoft Office and Google Workspace WordPress CMS Canva and Adobe Creative Suite Google Analytics and Search Console Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn Analytics Social media management platforms Mailchimp, Brevo, or HubSpot Project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Slack, or Microsoft Teams HOW TO APPLY Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and relevant portfolio to: hiring@mysigma.io Subject Line: Application – Corporate Communications Manager Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.