Communications Specialist at Lagos Business School (LBS)

Lagos Business School is committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We seeks a skilled and strategic Communications Specialist to lead communication and engagement efforts for the Nigeria AI Collective project. 
• This role is central to shaping public perception and stakeholder engagement around AI initiatives led by SIDFS that are in alignment with the broader objectives of the Nigeria AI Collective. 
• The successful candidate will serve as the key liaison between LBS and the communications team of the Nigeria AI Collective, ensuring that all messaging is aligned with the project’s goals and brand identity.

Duties

• The Communications Specialist will implement the Nigeria AI Collective’s communication strategy within Lagos Business School. 
• This includes developing clear and compelling messaging for LBS-led AI initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across platforms, and producing high-quality content such as social media posts, blogs, videos, newsletters, and policy briefs. 
• The role also involves coordinating with other consortium partners to align communication efforts, support media relations and publicity for LBS-hosted events, and ensure proper sponsor acknowledgements. 
• The successful candidate will manage LBS’s representation on the Nigeria AI Collective’s digital platforms, oversee content accuracy and timeliness, and maintain internal documentation and reporting on all communication activities. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will participate in regular communication coordination meetings and provide monthly and quarterly updates detailing outcomes and strategic impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• The Communications Specialist should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressive experience in communications, preferably in a multi-stakeholder or development project setting. 
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to translate complex policy and technical concepts into engaging and accessible content. 
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s digital transformation landscape and a strong understanding of digital and social media platforms are important. 
• In addition, excellent writing, storytelling, and project management skills are essential. 
• The candidate must be highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to work diplomatically across diverse institutions and stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter together with a CV that includes the names, addresses, and contact details (as well as e-mail addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to: careers@lbs.edu.ng using “Communications Specialist – AI Collective 2025” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Short-listed candidates will be invited to prepare and present their communication strategy and vision for enhancing LBS’s role in the Nigeria AI Collective during a stakeholder review session.
• Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply. 
• The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
• The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates. 
• Should you not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.