the look out for highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated people who can
contribute to our continuing success.
Oando Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Corporate Communications Manager (CCM)
Vacancy Code: CCM/FT//54077
Department: Corporate Communications
Overall Purpose of Job
Responsible for the planning and execution of specific corporate, product and
service brand management efforts, image building and reputation management
programmes. Within approved policy and authority limits, the CCM projects the
interest of the group and assigned entities on projects and events planned and
executed with the involvement of internal and external solutions partners
including Corporate Communications, the media and the press.
Responsibilities:
Strategic
Develops brand positioning and identity refresh for the corporate brand and a
sound architecture that supports the integrated nature of the group.
Develops communications plans, manages events and programmes with budgets based
on periodic business plans justifiable vis-a-vis revenues and growth estimates
Champion the development of image building/management strategies and
programmes, providing needed support to CEOs/ COOs, executive management, teams
and the general workforce.
Makes recommendations for the development and implementation of consistent and
vision-aligned policies for internal and external communications and branding
efforts; monitors compliance and recommends sanctions for non-compliance
Operational
Supports the HCC in the development of Marketing-wide communication systems,
policies and practices; ensures compliance to communications models and
templates
Oversees the career development, capability development and progression of team
members and supports their growth through hands-on coaching, mentoring and
counseling where necessary
Develops and monitors the Unit’s budget and implements various initiatives to
optimize costs, while delivering quality solutions of high impact
Supports Change Management efforts on entity level projects and business
initiatives with specific focus on Communication Strategy development and
deployment
Oversees the transaction processing and solutions implementation efforts of the
Unit and ensures administrative efficiency on a daily-basis
Produces/provides periodic updates and management reports on the activities of
the Unit to the CMO, Head, CC and other relevant stakeholders as may be
required, once approved. Reports include activity instructions,
recommendations, evaluations, program work plans, periodic project updates etc.
Manages key relationships with stakeholder groups including internal clients,
general employee groups, external parties (Advertising Agencies, Media,
Government Agencies, Corporate/regulatory, Organizations, Vendors etc)
With the support of the HCC, works with the CEOs/ COOs of individual entities
to develop and implement effective communications strategies, goals and
objectives that create adequate awareness about product/service propositions
and brands.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the HCC /CCSO from time to time
Key Performance Indicators:
Adequacy, effectiveness and quality of corporate communication strategies and
plans
Quality and effectiveness, cost effectiveness of internal and external
communications efforts/ activities implemented driven by internal customer
satisfaction levels
Effectiveness of management reporting
Quality and timeliness of deliverables
Consistency of positive information portrayed of the Oando Group and
entities/quality and effectiveness of partnerships with the media and press
Services deliverables
Person Specification:
A good 1st degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration etc. or
other fields
7-9 years operational experience (Corporate/ External Affairs, Media and/or
Advertising) within a reputable and structured business environment, preferably
a multinational corporation within the Oil & Gas industry
Strong exposure to reputation and events management
Required Competencies:
Corporate Communications Strategy Development and Execution
Knowledgeable about best practices in strategic institutional branding
Media Relations
Project Management, Negotiation and Contract Management
Basic Accounting
Creativity & Innovation
Organization/ Administration
Leadership/Supervisory, Interpersonal Relations and Team playing
Oral & Written Communication; effective Presentation
PC Utilization
Membership of APCON and NIPR
Application Closing Date
April 18, 2013.
How To Apply
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