A leading global energy Company in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry, requires a suitable individual to fill the position of Communications Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager, Government and Public Affairs, the ideal candidate will be a Nigerian with significant working experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector. He/she will have the requisite technical skills, robust experience and exposure in media relations, events management, and corporate affairs.

The suitable candidate should be a mature, result-oriented self-starter, who possesses the following qualifications and attributes:

� A Bachelor�s degree in the Social Sciences, with a minimum of Second Class-Lower Division from a reputable university. Relevant post-graduate degrees will be an added advantage.
� Membership, including Fellowship status, in relevant professional bodies will also be an added advantage.
� A minimum of fifteen (15) years� cognate experience in the media and advertising industry, with core competencies in public relations management, crises communications and planning at executive management level.
� Excellent knowledge of the Oil and Gas sector, with specific emphasis on the media and Nigeria�s political/economic environment.
� Proven ability to proactively identify local and global issues relevant to the industry and develop issues management document for use by executives and others within the Company.
� Track record of proficiency at exploiting major positive business milestones and achievements for promoting Company�s business.
� Excellent ability to develop and present holding statements, organise question-and-answer sessions, talk points and speeches on different subjects, which may have potential for reputation challenges for the Company.
� Excellent report writing, editing, interpersonal and communications skills.
� Proficiency in the use of computer applications for editing, PowerPoint presentations and word processing.
� Strong leadership and management skills, as well as, the ability to work with people of diverse background and interests.
� Proven ability to develop and mentor other staff, particularly within the Communications group. ALL THE BEST

If you have the resume of anyone that meets the above qualifications, kindly send as a Microsoft Word attachment to the undersigned.

Regards
Foluke Adigun
Executive Selection and Training Services
kpmg Professional Services
18A Temple Road
Off Kingsway Road, Ikoyi
Lagos, Nigeria
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E-mail: foluke.adigun@ng.kpmg.com
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