Communications Manager

Sydani Group · 1 week ago
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Location
Abuja
Employment Type
Full-time
Closes On
9 Nov, 2026

Role purpose

To provide strategic leadership for Sydani Group’s entire communications function, integrating corporate reputation, institutional positioning, project visibility, stakeholder engagement and strategic messaging into one coordinated communications architecture that advances Sydani’s organisational strategy, business growth and development impact.


1. Job Purpose

The Communications Manager will lead the development, integration and execution of Sydani Group’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring that corporate communications and project communications operate as complementary functions within a unified strategic framework.

The role holder will translate Sydani’s organisational ambitions, business priorities, technical expertise and programme outcomes into a coherent institutional narrative that strengthens brand positioning, stakeholder confidence, market visibility, partnership development and organisational impact.

The position will provide strategic direction and oversight to the Corporate Communications and Project Communications functions, ensuring alignment of priorities, standards, resources, messaging, governance and performance while preserving the distinct technical and operational requirements of individual projects.

The Communications Manager will serve as the principal coordinator of Group-wide communications, establishing the systems, processes and accountability structures required to deliver consistent, credible, timely and measurable communications across Sydani’s business units, subsidiaries, country operations and programmes.



2. Key Responsibilities

A. Group Communications Strategy and Leadership

  1. Develop, own and drive the implementation of Sydani Group’s integrated communications strategy, aligned with its corporate strategy, business objectives, organisational positioning and growth ambitions.
  2. Translate organisational priorities into annual communications plans, strategic campaigns, institutional messaging and measurable communications outcomes.
  3. Establish a unified communications framework that connects corporate communications, project communications, executive communications, digital engagement and external visibility.

B. Integration and Management of Communications Functions

  1. Provide functional leadership and direction to the Corporate Communications Lead and Project Communications Lead(s).
  2. Define how corporate and project communications interact, including shared planning, approval processes, resource allocation, content development and performance reporting.
  3. Ensure project communications plans are aligned with Sydani’s corporate positioning, contractual obligations, donor requirements and stakeholder expectations.
  4. Build a coordinated communications operating model that enables collaboration across subsidiaries, departments, programmes and country teams.

C. Corporate Brand, Reputation and Institutional Positioning

  1. Oversee the development and protection of Sydani’s corporate identity, brand architecture, institutional messaging and public positioning.
  2. Ensure consistency in Sydani’s voice, visual identity, messaging and brand representation across corporate and project communications.
  3. Lead institutional storytelling that communicates Sydani’s expertise, credibility, achievements, organisational values and development impact.
  4. Oversee corporate publications, organisational profiles, website content, executive messaging, thought leadership and institutional communications materials.


D. Project, Programme and Development Communications

  1. Provide strategic oversight of communications across projects, programmes and institutional engagements.
  2. Oversee the communication of project milestones, results, evidence, lessons learned and impact stories.
  3. Ensure compliance with applicable donor, client, government and partner visibility requirements.
  4. Establish quality assurance processes for project reports, publications, success stories, multimedia materials and other external-facing deliverables.

E. Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

  1. Develop a coordinated approach to communications with clients, donors, development partners, government institutions, implementing partners, media and other strategic stakeholders.
  2. Ensure communications activities support stakeholder confidence, partnership sustainability, business development and institutional relationships.
  3. Work with Business Development and technical teams to support proposals, capability statements, pitch materials, partnership presentations and market-facing communications.
  4. Identify opportunities for strategic visibility through industry events, conferences, media engagements, publications and thought leadership.

F. Digital Communications and Content Strategy

  1. Provide strategic direction for Sydani’s digital communications channels, including websites, social media, email communications and relevant digital platforms.
  2. Establish a Group-wide content strategy that integrates corporate storytelling, project visibility, technical insights, organisational milestones and leadership perspectives.
  3. Promote responsible use of digital tools and emerging technologies to improve communications planning, content production and reporting.



G. Communications Governance, Risk and Quality Assurance

  1. Establish clear approval protocols for internal and external communications, including executive statements, project publications, public announcements and sensitive stakeholder communications.
  2. Develop and maintain communications policies, standard operating procedures, brand guidelines and document-control processes.
  3. Establish protocols for crisis communications, reputational incidents, misinformation, sensitive programme issues and other emerging communications risks.

H. Communications Performance and Resource Management

  1. Develop a communications performance framework with clear KPIs, reporting requirements, review cycles and accountability measures.
  2. Consolidate corporate and project communications plans, budgets, priorities and performance reports into a Group-level view.
  3. Evaluate communications investments against organisational priorities and measurable outcomes.

I. People Leadership and Capability Development

  1. Lead, coach and develop communications leads and other communications personnel across the Group.
  2. Establish clear individual objectives, performance expectations, development priorities and accountability mechanisms.
  3. Build a high-performing communications function characterised by strategic thinking, creativity, professional judgement, collaboration and delivery discipline.

3. Decision Rights and Authority

The Communications Manager will have the authority to:

  1. Set Group-wide communications priorities, standards and operating procedures within approved organisational policies.
  2. Direct and coordinate the work of the Corporate Communications Lead and Project Communications Lead(s).
  3. Review and challenge communications plans to ensure strategic alignment, brand consistency and quality.
  4. Approve communications deliverables within formally delegated authority.


5. Qualifications and Experience

Education

•Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, Strategic Communications or a related discipline.

•A relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification in communications, public relations, marketing or management would be an advantage.


Professional experience

• Minimum 7 - 10 years Substantial experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, institutional positioning and

         communications management preferably in the NGO and Development space

• Demonstrated experience leading communications teams or managing multiple communications workstreams.

• Experience developing and implementing organisation-wide communications strategies.

• Experience managing both corporate brand communications and project, programme or development communications.

• Experience working across multiple business units, countries, technical teams or stakeholder groups.

• Experience in consulting, international development, public health, professional services or other complex institutional

         environments would be an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in communications governance, reputation management, performance measurement and resource

       planning.


6. Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and organisational alignment

• Communications strategy and integrated planning

• Brand management and institutional positioning

• Team leadership and performance management

• Project and programme communications oversight

• Data-driven decision-making and performance analysis

• Risk assessment, sound judgement and discretion

• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing


Equal Employer Opportunity Statement: Sydani is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and merit-driven workplace. We welcome qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other protected status, and are committed to fair and transparent recruitment, equal access to opportunities, and a workplace where diversity, professionalism, and individual contributions are valued.