Corporate Communications Manager

 

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Work Type: Hybrid

Reports To: Executive Director

Job Overview

As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will strengthen Slum2School’s corporate identity, manage media relations, and develop external communications strategies that reinforce donor confidence, brand integrity, and narrative impact. You will articulate our mission to diverse stakeholders, including donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the media.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Brand Management

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Manage brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and materials.
  • Support leadership with speeches, presentations, reports, and thought-leadership content.

Media Relations & External Communications

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media houses, and influencers.
  • Secure high-value media coverage in local, national, and international outlets.
  • Draft and distribute press releases, op-eds, and media statements.
  • Manage crisis communication and serve as spokesperson when required.

Internal Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Drive employee engagement through effective internal communications strategies.
  • Ensure timely dissemination of key organizational updates, policies, and initiatives.
  • Support leadership in fostering a culture of transparency and open communication.

Digital & Social Media Management

  • Oversee content creation and management for the organization’s website, blog, newsletters, and social media channels.
  • Develop campaigns that increase digital visibility, engagement, and following.
  • Monitor analytics to optimize digital communications strategy.

Project Management & Leadership

  • Manage the communications team and external vendors (designers, PR agencies, etc.).
  • Oversee budgets for communications and ensure cost-effective strategies.
  • Support cross-departmental initiatives with communications expertise.
  • Coordinate closely with the Marketing/Volunteer and Program teams to maintain integrated messaging and storytelling.
  • Ensure operational support for broader communications campaigns and events.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Development Studies, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or external affairs—preferably in non-profit, regional NGO, or CSR environments.
  • Ability to write compelling content in a narrative style tailored to audiences; strong storytelling instincts.
  • Media relations experience and familiarity with Nigerian/international press landscapes.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in digital communications tools and social media management.

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References

  1. Global Education Monitoring Report Team (2016). Education for people and planet: creating sustainable futures for all.
  2. Comms, D. (2021). The ripple effects of investing in girls’ education. Plan International Australia.
  3. Comms, D. (2021). The ripple effects of investing in girls’ education. Plan International Australia.
  4. Comms, D. (2021). The ripple effects of investing in girls’ education. Plan International Australia.
  5. Global Education Monitoring Report (2023). 244M children won’t start the new school year.
  6. World Bank. (2019). Ending learning poverty: What will it take?
  7. Fatunmole, M. (2023). Key data on early childhood education in Nigeria. The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19
  8. Enoch, A. (2024) Quality education delivers growth – but Africa’s scorecard remains poor. ISS Africa.
  9. UNESCO. (2022). 244 M children won’t start the new school year. Paris: UNESCO.
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  12. Quality education delivers growth – but Africa’s scorecard remains poor | ISS Africa. (n.d.). ISS Africa.
  13. Heminway, J., & Heminway, J. (2023). Why Becoming Educated is Hard in Sub-Saharan Africa – Especially for Girls – The Water Project. The Water Project.
  14. UNICEF, (2021), Transforming Education in Africa.
  15. World Economic Forum. (2023), How Africa’s youth will drive global growth.

Every sponsorship supports:

  • Construction: Eco-friendly school facilities built with locally sourced, sustainable materials

  • Innovation: Solar power, rainwater collection, biogas, gardens, and internet access.

  • Learning & Support: Scholarships, teachers, health services, and psychosocial care.

  • Sustainability: Training, monitoring, and integration into public systems.

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Library & Innovation Lab

Every Green Academy includes a library, STEM and Innovation lab, giving children access to books, technology, and digital resources. This opens doors to coding, research, and global learning experiences that prepare them for the future.

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Biogas Systems

Waste from the school is converted into biogas through a clean, closed-loop system. This provides safe cooking energy and powers the backup generator – reducing pollution, improving sanitation, and teaching children about renewable energy in action.

 
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Full Annual Scholarships

Each Green Academy provides 250+ underserved children with free, high-quality education. Scholarships cover tuition and also books, meals, healthcare, psychosocial support, and skills development, ensuring every child has the tools to thrive.

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Open-Air Design

Classrooms are designed with circular, open-air structures that maximize natural airflow and light. This reduces heat, lowers energy use, and creates healthier learning environments, without the need for costly air conditioning.

 
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Rainwater Systems

Green Academies are built with rooftop rainwater collection systems. Rainwater is stored, filtered, and treated to provide safe drinking water for students, teachers, and the wider community-improving health and reducing time spent fetching water.

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Gardens & Biodiversity

Outdoor gardens and biodiversity spaces make learning hands-on and holistic. Children grow food, study ecosystems, and learn sustainable
agriculture. These green spaces also support nutrition programs, providing fresh produce for students.

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Satellite Internet

For many communities, Green Academies provide their very first internet connection. Through satellite technology, children gain access to digital learning, global knowledge, and virtual mentorship. It also connects teachers and families to new opportunities and resources.

 
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Solar Power

Every Green Academy runs fully on clean solar energy. This ensures classrooms, labs, and digital tools stay powered without reliance on
unstable grids or generators. With solar, learning continues seamlessly, even at night or during power cuts.

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Built with sustainably sourced bamboo, reclaimed wood, and locally sourced materials- reducing carbon emissions while providing durable, safe spaces for learning. These materials are low-cost, renewable, and naturally cooling, perfect for Africa’s climate.