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Our client is looking for a Brand & Communications Officer that will be responsible for providing strategic input and direction for the institution’s brand, as well as supporting the development of brand style, guides, templates, and other materials across all aspects of the institution’s brand, communications, and marketing initiatives. The role of the Brand & Communications Officer will sit within the institution’s Project Management Office and work closely with the Head of Academic Strategy and Delivery, and Director of the Project Management Office to create high quality communication and marketing materials for the institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR, branding and communications activities for the institution across work streams including fundraising, outreach and admissions, and academic affairs
• Work closely with external consultants to conceptualize and execute the institution’s overall brand strategy
• Drive digital media campaigns and monitor all of the institution’s media channel analytics
• Measure and report performance of various marketing campaigns and assess effectiveness against goals
• Create and manage content for the institution’s learning management system (LMS), website, social media, blogs, intranet, and other internal communications
• Create communication collaterals including presentations, newsletters, event support materials, research papers, brochures etc.
• Use search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to maximize the online visibility of their website
• Drive general communication and updates to donors and key stakeholders
• Copyedit and proofread all communications material
• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns with the team to spread awareness about the institution and build a credible brand
• Conduct competitive analysis studies on competitors, including digital footprint analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 3+ years of experience in branding, marketing, communications
• Agency experience will be an advantage.

Functional Competencies

• Solid understanding of web metrics, SEO and digital analytics with the ability to generate, analyze and interpret data
• Excellent oratory, writing and editing skills
• Strong research, planning and organization skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Result oriented and a good problem solver
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, drive and energy
• Able to work in a start-up environment
• Positive attitude and demonstrated commitment to excellence
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate and maintain effective relationships with all of the institution’s stakeholders
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to produce innovative and original ideas
• Compensation: Competitive salary package

Our Client, in the Education Industry is looking for a Fundraising and Donor Relations Officer that will support all fundraising activities and will report to the Chief Commercial Officer of the Institution.

Responsibilities

• Support all fundraising initiatives and manage strategic partnerships and donor relations, including assisting with all phases of planning and execution of fundraising strategies.
• Develop and drive fundraising and donor engagement activities including campaigns, seminars, and other awareness programs.
• Liaise and maintain strong follow through with prospective donors to crystallize pledges to the initiative.
• Provide administrative support as required including preparing grant proposals, concept notes, donor response letters, quarterly newsletters, and maintaining accurate records.
• Manage relationships with existing donors, and assist in establishing new links with like-minded organizations and individuals willing to lend support to the initiative.
• Monitor donor funds and submit accurate periodic reports against key donor metrics.
• Assist in developing quarterly milestones to meet fundraising targets.
• Manage the production and deployment of all fundraising collateral for various channels to ensure smooth and efficient communication with key stakeholders
• Work with fund administration teams to manage donor requests.
• Monitor all donor budgets and effectively manage variances.
• Support with any other tasks as may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex administrative processes
• Experience with managing diverse stakeholders including C-suite executives
• Strong oral, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving, drive, energy with a result-oriented mindset
• Able to work in a start-up environment
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Compensation: Competitive salary package

Our Client, a player in the Manufaction Industry, is looking to hire a Senior Retail Executive who will be the go-to person for their Retail business in Lagos.

The Senior Retail Executive is expected to execute and implement all the retail plans for Lagos and have a deep experience/knowledge of the:

• Lagos market,
• Modern trade/supermarket operations within Lagos,
• Distributor management and operations
• Executing and implementing trade marketing activity plan
• Experience in sales of personal hygiene products will be a significant advantage
• Good understanding of how to use routines and numbers to drive team performance and execution excellence

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years experience with at least 1 out of these years spent in managing sales reps and coordinating sales team at Territory or Area level.

Compensation: Competitive salary package