COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AT DUOB RECRUITMENT | COMMUNICATIONS JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Duob Recruitment - Our Client is a social impact, investment & advisory group of companies with a focus on financial advisory, capital raising, and investment management services for institutions, governments, and government agencies. We are accretive to Africa's and Nigeria's economic development, targeting sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, SMEs, financial inclusion, healthcare and  education. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies in Africa, providing an innovative mix of advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design services. Our business approaches problems differently and works together to create impact at scale. Our Client is a place where a diverse mix of the most talented individuals can bring their authentic selves to work and innovate — whether it's how you identify, where you come from, the languages you speak. Our Client is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured and encouraged to grow. We have very exciting, diverse projects across our portfolio companies ranging from a N35 bn Infrastructure Bond Issuance, a US$60 m renewable energy project, US$45 m education infrastructure, US$100 m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone amongst other projects.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and strategically elite Communications Manager to anchor the brand reputation of our client’s diverse portfolio. In a complex, multi-sector environment, success is defined by "Narrative Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize high-fidelity corporate storytelling with the clinical precision required for media relations, digital ecosystem management, and crisis diplomacy. This role is designed for a "Communication Architect" with 5–8+ years of experience who can translate "Sector-Specific Complexity" (Agro, Energy, Advisory, Capital) into "Universal Impact" for stakeholders, investors, and the public.

Requirements:

1. Reputation Orchestration & PR Governance

• Media Sovereignty: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that act as the "Source of Credibility" for the Group, managing high-stakes media relations, press releases, and public statements.

• Diplomatic Stewardship: Build and maintain elite relationships with journalists, influencers, and external partners, ensuring the Group’s portfolio companies maintain a dominant and positive market presence.

• Crisis Resilience: Support high-stakes crisis communication and reputation management efforts, providing the "Strategic Guardrails" needed during major organizational shifts or external challenges.

2. Brand Architecture & Digital Ecosystems

• Identity Sovereignty: Strengthen and maintain a clinical, consistent brand identity across all subsidiaries, ensuring that Agro, Energy, and Capital units reflect the same high-standard "Source of Quality."

• Digital Velocity: Lead a high-fidelity content strategy across social media, websites, and newsletters, overseeing the creation of articles, videos, and human-interest stories that drive "Engagement Sovereignty."

• Asset Excellence: Oversee the production of branded materials and corporate documents, ensuring the Group is represented with millimetric precision at global conferences and stakeholder events.

3. Internal Alignment & Executive Intelligence

• Cultural Sovereignty: Develop internal communication channels that foster "Zero-Friction" collaboration across departments, ensuring organizational messaging is synchronously aligned with the Group's mission.

• Executive Advocacy: Prepare high-impact speeches, presentations, and briefs for leadership, acting as the "Strategic Voice" for executives during partnerships and major announcements.

• Performance Analytics: Track brand visibility and digital metrics with clinical attention to detail, producing "Intelligence-Driven" reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, PR, Mass Communication, or Marketing. A Master’s Degree is a significant strategic advantage.

• Experience: 5–8+ years of robust experience in corporate communications or PR, specifically within multi-sector or high-impact organizations.

• Technical Mastery: Proven experience in executing digital content strategies; familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Suite, Canva) is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Storytelling Power: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical data into clear, impactful, and human-centric narratives.

• Strategic Grit: Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to manage high-stakes projects and executive briefs.

• Diagnostic Agility: Ability to track and analyze performance metrics to pivot communication strategies in real-time.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@duobrecruitment.com using the Job Position as the subject of the