Brand & Communications Officer at Prudent Energy and Services Limited (PESL)

Prudent Energy and Services Limited (PESL) – We are a wholly-owned Nigerian company with its core area of specialization in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil industry. At Prudent Energy and Services Limited (PESL), you will be exposed to business operations and support in downstream Oil & Gas. With numerous employees spread across various business locations, including the heart of Lagos. You will learn from our Human Capital, who are accomplished professionals in their chosen fields.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand & Communications Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site)
Job type: Full-time

Your Job Role

• You will be responsible for providing support in creating communication and media strategies.
• You will implement communication activities, track and analyse performance to ensure that the organisation’s overall branding and strategic objectives are met.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the company’s website and all social media pages, ensuring correctness and brand consistency of information thereon.
• Respond to inquiries and attend to press releases with management approval.
• Brainstorm and develop ideas for effective brand value enhancement.
• Work with other team members to develop, organise and manage company events, including KSS (Knowledge Sharing Session), TGIF (Thank God Its Friday), periodic employee bonding programmes, CSR initiatives etc.
• Translate company business objectives into creative and executable corporate communications strategies and programmes.
• Work with the Admin team to produce company-branded collaterals and corporate gift items, including identification and negotiation with relevant vendors, suppliers, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Demonstrate strong judgment in understanding key trends and news elements to develop a successful PR programme with proactive and responsive media relations activities.
• Work with the Sales team to develop and implement marketing strategies and programmes to promote the branding as well as products and services of the company.
• Maintain a rigorous and consistent approach to branding, messaging, content, quality, and general look and feel throughout communications and external messaging (touchpoints).
• Manage a comprehensive employee communications strategy and plan that directly supports the business strategy, vision, and values and use a range of appropriate tools that are measurable.
• Develop and implement escalation protocols for management communication crises

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Communications / Journalism or any related discipline
• Must have 3-5 years experience in a communications role in a similar organization
• Relevant professional certifications from IBMN or its equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

• Corporate communication and brand strategy
• political awareness and socio-economic trend
• Company, business and personal administration
• Creative and Innovative
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Well-developed people and interpersonal skills
• Learning and researching
• Ability to produce high-quality work under strict deadlines
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Planning and organisation
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in graphic design and tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Canva and other popular tools to get the work done

Who are we looking for? You are:

• Collaborative, team player
• Networking and negotiation skills
• Great planning, organization and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented

Compensation Structure

• Monthly Salary
• Leave allowance
• Other perks as stated on PESL’s website.

Why work with us?

• You become a part of our extensive network of talents
• Employer paid benefits: Health, dental and vision
• Career progression/ Internal mobility opportunities
• Professional development plans
• Be a part of an organization with high employee retention and competitive workforce.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.