Communications Officer at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is the foremost bilateral chamber in Nigeria. Our main objective has been the promotion of trade and investment between Nigeria and Britain since our inception in 1977. We are an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce and help businesses connect, belong and succeed. We currently have over 400 members spanning all sectors of the economy made up of Nigerian and British business businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Officer

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

About the Job

• The Communications Officer will create and manage the perception of NBCC as a world-class brand with in-depth knowledge of the trade and bilateral relations among key stakeholders.

Job Roles & Responsibilities
This include but are not limited to the following:

• Create, implement and measure the Chamber’s comprehensive marketing, communications, social media, and public relations plan to enhance the image and position of the chamber in the business world
• Develop appropriate communication strategies to ensure the achievement of the vision and goals of the chamber
• Manage and update as required, content for the website and weekly communications – research and compile news stories and relevant information about Nigerian and British trade.
• Prepare and issue news releases about achievements, programmes, and major chamber events held throughout the year.
• Coordinate media events including press conferences, television segments, and radio spots for chamber events.
• Maintain graphics and logo files and manage style, logo, and brand guidelines
• Monitor news about and related to the chamber in the media
• Work with the graphic artist to prepare newspaper adverts, in-house flyers, and posters for the Chamber’s programmes. Monitor for quality and accuracy of the content.
• Ensure all chamber activities are well-publicized on all traditional and social media channels
• Working with the Committee Chair and the DG, ensure the NBCC Network magazine is published to the required quality and frequency.
• Produce, schedule, and coordinate the production of all design and print communications, marketing materials, event signage, and other collateral pieces under the supervision of the DG.
• Coordinate advertising in the Chamber’s print publications and manage external advertising opportunities
• Conduct research as directed by the Director-General
• Assist in executing the chamber’s programmes
• Manage the store of branded items

Job Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a zeal for continuous professional improvement.
• Results-focused, a self-starter, energetic, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Business writing, journalistic and administrative skills
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Good knowledge of corporate communication/ public relations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative writing skills and conceptualisation.

Deadline: 20th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: info@nbcc.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.