Communications Lead Abuja 

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Proten International is actively recruiting for a Communications Lead position in Abuja . This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Consultancy sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Consultancy • Location Preference: in Abuja 

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Consultants in Communications Lead roles provide strategic guidance to Nigerian businesses. This position enables you to influence business decisions across multiple sectors and contribute to economic growth.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Consultancy offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Communications Lead position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Consultancy field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Consultancy sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Proten International - Our client, is recruiting to fill the position below: 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.

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.

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.

21st September, 2026. How to Appyly

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using ''Communications Lead'' as the subject of the email

Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.