Public Relations Officer (PRO) Job at Benin Asaba Expressway

Benin Asaba Expressway is the holding company for the Concession Project awarded to APP (African Plus Partners) by the Federal government of Nigeria to construct, maintain and manage the Benin Asaba Expressway.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Job Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Contract
Reporting Line: Project Director

Job Purpose

• The Public Relations Officer will be responsible for managing BAECC’s public image and communications by maintaining strong relationships with media houses and government agencies, coordinating external communications, and managing the company’s digital and social media presence.
• The role supports transparent stakeholder engagement, project visibility, and reputation management across the Benin–Asaba Expressway corridor.

Key Responsibilities
Media & Public Relations:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with print, electronic, and online media houses.
• Draft, review, and distribute press releases, media briefs, and public statements.
• Coordinate press conferences, media site visits, interviews, and public engagements.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare media reports and sentiment analysis.
• Manage crisis communication in collaboration with management when required.

Government & Stakeholder Liaison:

• Serve as a liaison between BAECC and relevant government agencies, MDAs, regulators, and host communities.
• Coordinate official correspondence, briefings, and engagements with federal, state, and local government bodies.
• Support community relations initiatives and stakeholder communication along the project corridor.
• Ensure alignment of public messaging with government and regulatory expectations.

Digital & Social Media Management:
Manage and grow BAECC’s official social media platforms, including:

• Instagram
• TikTok
• LinkedIn
• WhatsApp (broadcast & stakeholder groups)

Other relevant digital platforms

• Develop and execute a content calendar aligned with project milestones and corporate communications.
• Create, curate, and publish engaging content (text, images, short videos).
• Monitor engagement, respond to inquiries, and manage online reputation professionally.
• Track social media analytics and prepare monthly performance reports.

Corporate Communications:

• Support internal communication initiatives in collaboration with HR and Management.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication channels.
• Maintain a database of media contacts, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of corporate publications, newsletters, and information materials.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and frequency of positive media coverage
• Engagement and growth on social media platforms
• Timeliness and effectiveness of stakeholder communications
• Responsiveness to public and media inquiries
• Compliance with corporate communication standards

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Proven experience managing social media platforms for corporate or project-based organizations.
• Experience working with government agencies, infrastructure projects, or construction firms is an added advantage.

Skills / Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship management and networking abilities
• Sound knowledge of the Nigerian media landscape
• Digital marketing and social media management skills
• Basic photography and video content creation skills
• Crisis communication and reputation management
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Professional judgment and discretion.

Working Conditions

• Field-based and office-based, with regular site visits.
• May require availability outside normal working hours during critical communications or project events.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a compelling cover letter to: todaniel.oleabhiele@baexpressway.com with the Job Position as the subject of the email.