LBS is a community of people committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity and relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world-class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management. In order to achieve this mission the School seeks to: Provide high potential professionals with a general management education which stresses professional ethics and service to the community through the practice of management. Have a positive impact on the professional and ethical standards of business management in Nigeria Make intellectual contributions which: a) support the practice of management; b) contribute to the advancement of the management disciplines; and c) create high quality teaching materials. Our Values LBS, as a management development institution, holds a position of trust and confidence with an ever-increasing number of corporate clients and individuals. Therefore, the values we internalise are integrity, professionalism, spirit of service, mutual respect and community.
Job Description
- We seeks a skilled and strategic Communications Specialist to lead communication and engagement efforts for the Nigeria AI Collective project.
- This role is central to shaping public perception and stakeholder engagement around AI initiatives led by SIDFS that are in alignment with the broader objectives of the Nigeria AI Collective.
- The successful candidate will serve as the key liaison between LBS and the communications team of the Nigeria AI Collective, ensuring that all messaging is aligned with the project’s goals and brand identity.
Duties
- The Communications Specialist will implement the Nigeria AI Collective’s communication strategy within Lagos Business School.
- This includes developing clear and compelling messaging for LBS-led AI initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across platforms, and producing high-quality content such as social media posts, blogs, videos, newsletters, and policy briefs.
- The role also involves coordinating with other consortium partners to align communication efforts, support media relations and publicity for LBS-hosted events, and ensure proper sponsor acknowledgements.
- The successful candidate will manage LBS’s representation on the Nigeria AI Collective’s digital platforms, oversee content accuracy and timeliness, and maintain internal documentation and reporting on all communication activities. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will participate in regular communication coordination meetings and provide monthly and quarterly updates detailing outcomes and strategic impact.
Qualifications and Experience
- The Communications Specialist should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressive experience in communications, preferably in a multi-stakeholder or development project setting.
- The candidate must demonstrate the ability to translate complex policy and technical concepts into engaging and accessible content.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s digital transformation landscape and a strong understanding of digital and social media platforms are important.
- In addition, excellent writing, storytelling, and project management skills are essential.
- The candidate must be highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to work diplomatically across diverse institutions and stakeholders.
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