NewGlobe is a pioneering leader in the realm of education, dedicated to nurturing inventive learning remedies. Harnessing avant-garde technology, we facilitate a fluid exchange of knowledge throughout the educational sphere, driving our commitment to foster comprehensive, equitable, and revolutionizing educational frameworks. We firmly champion governmental efforts to narrow the educational disparity, guaranteeing unbiased prospects for all children, regardless of their economic background…
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Communications
Job Type: Full-Time
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a communications leader who will help our communications team drive awareness, affinity and engagement for the NewGlobe organization, and, of equal importance, the eight (and counting!) government programs spanning the globe for which we are their technical partner.
Your mission entails spearheading an impactful, economically viable, and enduring education initiative, fostering transformative growth for children and empowering duty bearers.
Tasks & Obligations
- Aid government in digital content strategies for communication.
- Lead government communication team and program with a focus on effective strategies.
- Formulate impactful global and local communication approaches for program promotion.
- Manage media relations and foster valuable media connections.
- Secure prominent media coverage through compelling story pitches.
- Forge strategic communication partnerships to enhance program impact.
- Serve as a program representative in diverse local and national platforms.
- Spearhead communication efforts for a state-wide government education initiative.
- Foster strong advocacy collaborations with national and international allies.
- Craft persuasive press materials, pitches, and articles.
- Identify and leverage emerging media trends and news opportunities.
- Drive internal communication campaigns to amplify program reach.
- Assess and gauge communication campaign outcomes.
- Collaborate within Nigeria’s communication cluster to align program and group strategies.
Qualification
- Experience managing a large team of communications professionals, ideally geographically distributed
- Strong track record of communications work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Southern Asia
- Direct experience managing political campaigns and/or government program campaigns preferred
- Experience developing and delivering comprehensive media strategies and campaigns, with a bias toward digital properties
- Experience working within, and managing teams in a globally matrixed organization
- Direct experience managing crisis communications
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in progressively larger scope people and project management positions
- A strong portfolio of either pitched and placed media coverage
Perks and Benefits
- The opportunity to make a difference for children every day at a proven, internationally recognized, mission-driven company
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for you and your family) as well as life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Flexible hybrid working or remote arrangement
- 20 days paid leave
Bonus information
At NewGlobe, unwavering commitment to enhancing community diversity is paramount. As staunch proponents of equal opportunities, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from diverse candidates, irrespective of their backgrounds, who share the vision of enabling unrestricted global travel for all.
Method of Application
Prospective and qualified applicants should endeavor to click on APPLY to complete the required application form.
