Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Job ZEP-RE
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Corporate Communications Strategy
- Develop, own, and implement an integrated Groupwide corporate communications strategy aligned to ZEP-RE’s overall strategy, business objectives, and impact priorities.
- Define priority audiences, narratives, channels, spokespersons, and engagement cadence.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable annual and campaign level communications plans.
- Ensure consistent application of the strategy across the organization
- Advise senior leadership on communication positioning for strategic initiatives, organizational change, and institutional priorities
Public Relations & Media Management
- Lead ZEP-RE’s media relations strategy, building strong relationships with local, regional, and international media.
- Act as the primary point of contact for media enquiries, interviews, and press briefings.
- Draft and oversee press releases, opinion pieces, speeches, and executive statements.
- Monitor media coverage and manage reputational risk proactively
Institutional Storytelling & Content Development
- Shape and steward ZEP-RE’s institutional narrative and storytelling, ensuring alignment with mandate, impact, and brand.
- Oversee development of high-quality content including reports, thought leadership pieces, case studies, speeches, and corporate publications.
- Ensure storytelling effectively communicates impact to partners, donors, regulators, and the public
Digital & Social Media Communications
- Lead strategy and execution across digital platforms and social media channels.
- Oversee content planning, publishing calendars, engagement metrics, and performance analytics.
- Ensure digital channels reinforce brand positioning, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage external digital agencies and service providers where applicable
- Champion innovation in communications, including adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices.
Brand Governance & Corporate Identity
- Develop and enforce brand guidelines across all markets and functions
- Act as the custodian of the organization’s brand and visual identity.
- Ensure consistency and quality of brand application across publications, digital platforms, events, and partner materials
Crisis & Issues Management
- Develop and maintain crisis communications frameworks and response protocols.
- Act as the first line of coordination for reputational issues, escalating to senior leadership and the Group CEO as appropriate.
- Prepare holding statements, reactive messaging, and media responses in coordination with the leadership team.
Donor, Partner & Institutional Engagements
- Support communications for donor funded programs, development partners, and strategic alliances.
- Develop tailored communication materials and narratives for institutional stakeholders.
- Coordinate communications around partner announcements, events, and reporting requirement
Knowledge Management & Institutional Memory
- Develop systems for archiving communication materials, brand assets, and institutional knowledge.
- Ensure documentation of impact stories, events, and corporate milestones for future reporting and storytelling
Internal Communications (as applicable)
- Support leadership in delivering clear, timely, and engaging internal communications.
- Contribute to alignment, culture, and employee engagement through structured internal messaging
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations, or related field.
- Master’s degree and/or relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate or strategic communications.
- Proven experience within a regional, multinational, financial services, development, or regulated environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in media relations, digital communications, brand governance, and crisis communications.
- Experience engaging with donors, development partners, or multilateral institutions is highly desirable.
- Experience advising senior executives and serving as a strategic communications partner.
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