Corporate Communications Manager (CCM) Jobs in Nigeria (Oando Plc)

Oando Plc (www.oandoplc.com) has recruitment in 2013 for the position of Corporate Communications Manager (CCM).

Vacancy Code: CCM/FT//54077

Department: Corporate Communications

Reports To: Head, Corporate Communications

Responsible For: CC Officers & Assistants

The CCM will 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-à-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 field
• 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:

1. Corporate Communications Strategy Development and Execution
2. Knowledgeable about best practices in strategic institutional branding
3. Media Relations
4. Project Management, Negotiation and Contract Management
5. Basic Accounting
6. Creativity & Innovation
7. Organization/ Administration
8. Leadership/Supervisory, Interpersonal Relations and Team playing
9. Oral & Written Communication; effective Presentation
10. PC Utilization
11. Membership of APCON and NIPR

You can fill the application online through Oando Plc online career portal before 18th April, 2013. The submission after due date will not accepted. Interested candidates get details about above positions to visit at Oando’s career website www.oando-cvmanager.com/careers/vacancies.