Marketing & Advertising

Communications Lead At Proten

Proten·Abuja, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Marketing & AdvertisingFull TimeInternship
-Closes Sep 21, 2026View details & apply →

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.

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 least 2 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.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate
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At a glance

Company

Proten

Location

Abuja, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

September 21, 2026

Created

August 31, 2026

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