Communications Director

  • Full-time

Company Description

CcHUB is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa. 

Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, 
cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support 
entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode, Nairobi and Kigali, we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage all corporate, product, and internal communications efforts for the company.
  • Collaborate to develop online content that engages our community and leads to measurable action. Strategize on the best way to reach targets and enact plans.
  • Facilitate mechanisms for internal communications with the entire team.
  • Develop a thoughtful media relations strategy in collaboration with the leadership team.
  • Nurture and develop strong partnerships with media outlets/press and stakeholders in the tech ecosystem.
  • Develop content for the business initiatives and management of all CcHUB’s social media platforms.
  • Oversee CcHUB’s community engagement and program planning.
  • Craft the narrative and share the stories of our products, services, as well as our amazing team and culture.
  • Oversee campaigns to increase awareness and excitement around the CcHUB’s community initiatives, services, and brand.
  • Coordinate CcHUB’s events attendance and media around these events.
  • Track and report on key quantitative metrics for business performance.
  • Support CcHUB portfolio companies in crafting and advising on execution strategies aligned with their brands.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Relevant educational qualification and experience leading a company’s public relations or communications, with experience in social media management.
  • Social Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
  • Strong interest in technology & social entrepreneurship in Nigeria and beyond.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills around complex technical products and features.
  • Demonstrated success in crafting the narrative for a startup or fast-growing technology company.
  • The ability to build trust within a team and work effectively leading high-performers in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Additional Information

What's on offer?  

  • A competitive salary, based on experience.
  • Health, dental and optical plans.
  • Work alongside world-class talent.
  • A culture of learning and innovation.
  • Opportunities for career growth and training.
  • Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people.
  • A chance to make a social difference.
  • Weekly workouts.
  • Overall fun company.