Internal Communications Officer

About this role

Oando PLC seeks an Internal Communications Officer to translate the internal communications strategy into well-planned, on-brand initiatives that foster a high-performing, engaged culture. The role involves guiding the Internal Communications Analyst and other team members to deliver projects on strategy, budget, and timeline while advising multiple departments. The position focuses on project management for internal campaigns, employee engagement concepts, stakeholder relationships, budgeting, and agency management. It targets someone with substantial experience in marketing communications or a related field who can drive culture-building through communication initiatives. Oando is a large African energy solutions provider with a corporate communications function supporting diverse business units.

What you would do

• Plan timelines and milestones for internal campaigns using a content calendar.
• Monitor progress against timelines and budgets and raise risks when needed.
• Manage project documentation and post-implementation reviews.
• Resolve project risks by engaging relevant stakeholders.
• Conceptualize and design employee engagement initiatives based on feedback and priorities.
• Ensure DEI considerations are integrated into engagement designs.
• Evaluate impact of initiatives against success measures and iterate accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with departments and translate briefs into materials.
• Develop annual internal communications budgets and track spend monthly.
• Manage procurement and payment processes for agencies and vendors and reallocate budgets as priorities shift.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in any subject, preferably Social Sciences, Administration or Humanities.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in Marketing Communications or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience managing internal communications or employee engagement projects end-to-end.
• Ability to conceptualise and deliver engagement initiatives that build culture and drive change.
• Experience briefing and managing external agencies and vendors.
• Budget development, tracking, and reporting for communications or engagement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate departmental briefs into materials.
• Ability to escalate and resolve communications-related risks in a corporate environment.

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