Proten International a leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Senior Project Manager, Programmes & Delivery, interested candidates should continue on this page for more information on the job requirement and the official channel to commence application.
Applications are invited for the position bellow:
Job Title: Communications Lead
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Description
- Our client is seeking an experienced Communications Lead to drive the organisation’s communications strategy, brand positioning, reputation management, stakeholder messaging, media relations, and digital presence.
- The role will advise senior leadership on strategic messaging and reputational risks while ensuring consistent, high-quality communications across the organisation and its affiliated entities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation’s communications and brand strategy aligned with business and growth priorities.
- Advise senior leadership on reputation management, positioning, messaging, and crisis communications.
- Own brand standards and ensure consistency across proposals, reports, presentations, digital platforms, and external communications.
- Lead messaging for major partnerships, programme launches, announcements, and sensitive/embargoed communications.
- Oversee newsletters, press releases, thought leadership, impact stories, media materials, and other external content.
- Translate technical programme results and impact data into clear, compelling communicationsfor funders, partners, government, and public audiences.
- Build and manage relationships with media, journalists, donors, funders, partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead communications for major launches, events, and high-profile engagements.
- Develop and maintain crisis and reputational risk communication protocols.
- Lead and mentor the communications team, ensuring strong editorial and quality standards.
- Manage communications budgets, vendors, agencies, and other external resources.
- Develop the organisation’s digital and social media strategyand use analytics to improve engagement and visibility.
- Ensure the website and other digital channels accurately reflect the organisation’s brand and strategic priorities.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ communications experience, including at least2 years in a senior/leadership role.
- Proven experience developing communications strategy and advising senior leadership on reputation and messaging.
- Strong experience in brand management, media relations, strategic communications, and content development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and embargoed information with discretion.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or managing a communications team.
- Strong writing, editing, presentation, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
- Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, and digital analytics platforms.
- Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in communications/PR is an advantage.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in health, digital health, international development, NGO, or donor-funded environments.
- Experience with donor communications, including Gates Foundation or USAIDrequirements.
- Experience developing and implementing crisis communications protocols.
- Basic videography, photography, or multimedia production skills.
Application Closing Date
21st September, 2026.
How to Appyly
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@protenintl.com using ”Communications Lead” as the subject of the email
Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.