Internal Communications Officer Job at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, the Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria's largest power distribution network, came into existence on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.


We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Communications Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Role Purpose

  • Assist in the development  and effective implementation of an internal communications  strategy, while complying with all IE procedures, rules and code of practice
  • Assist in managing all internal communications channels and ensure all employees are fully engaged and aware on all the activities and projects of the company.

Role Accountabilities

  • Assist in the planning and implementation of communication strategies / campaigns - liaising with appropriate stakeholder groups, defining specific messages to be communicated, audiences to be addressed, selecting the most suitable method of communication etc.
  • Support the coordination and management of in-house corporate events, visits and develop in-house campaigns
  • Assist in the coverage of Ikeja Electric events – roadshows, projects, corporate visits, exhibitions. Ensure employees are duly informed of these events.
  • Ensure all communication and awareness materials are in sync across all business units and undertakings. 
  • Assist in the managing of internal communications channels, including writing/editing the staff e-newsletter, key internal presentations, noticeboard messages, email and sms  messages to employees, awareness material (fliers, posters, pull up banners), roadshows and conferences 
  • Assist in establishing the budgets required for internal communication and brand management activities, and manage the expenditure.
  • Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Journalism / Communications / Public Relations / Public Affairs or its equivalent
  • 1 - 2 years of proven relevant work experience in a similar role.
  • Knowledge of the Nigerian Power Sector
  • Knowledge of HTML and website management.

Technical Competencies:

  • Internal  & External Communication
  • Brand Management
  • Speech / Letter writing / Presentations.