Branding and Communications Officer

Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy and Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive ERIT branding and visibility strategy.
  
• Ensure consistent use of ERITs visual identity tone and messaging across all platforms and outputs.
  
• Manage ERITs digital presence including website social media and multimedia channels.
  
• Design and oversee production of corporate materials (brochures reports infographics branded merchandise etc.).
  

Strategic Communications and Media Relations:

• Develop and execute communication plans for ERIT programmes initiatives and events.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with media houses education journalists and thought platforms.
  
• Coordinate press releases op-eds and media features that project ERITs reform impact.
  
• Support the CEO and programme leads in preparing public statements speeches and presentations.
  

Content Development and Storytelling:

• Translate technical work (research reports programme outcomes) into accessible and compelling stories.
  
• Manage production of videos podcasts and multimedia content showcasing ERITs work.
  
• Develop newsletters blogs and social media campaigns to sustain engagement with ERITs audiences.
  

Thought Leadership and Reform Visibility:

• Curate and promote ERITs voice in education discourse through quotes knowledge briefs and interviews.
  
• Collaborate with programme teams to communicate lessons learned best practices and policy insights.
  
• Support the establishment and operation of the ERIT In-House Media and Content Studio to drive reform visibility.
  
• Coordinate and manage the use of the ERIT In-House Studio to record video lessons for curriculum resources and specialised courses for education functionaries capacity development.
  
• Coordinate the hosting and anchoring of ERIT media programmes The Convo Podcast Expert Panel Sessions One-on-One Interviews etc.
  

Internal Communications and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strengthen internal communication systems to promote teamwork and organisational coherence.
  
• Coordinate communication with government partners donors and collaborators.
  
• Ensure alignment of all communication outputs with ERITs strategic priorities and ethical standards.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Media Public Relations Journalism or related field (Masters degree an advantage).
  
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in communications branding or media roles within development education or reform sectors.
  
• Proven experience managing institutional branding and multi-platform communication strategies.
  
• Excellent writing editing and visual storytelling skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical or policy information into clear engaging content.
  
• Strong digital communication skills (social media strategy web management content creation tools).
  
• Experience working with donor-funded programmes government partners or NGOs is desirable.
  
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
  
• Creativity and innovation in storytelling.
  
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  
• High-level professionalism and confidentiality.
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
  
• Commitment to ERITs mission and values in education reform and innovation.
  

Expected Outcomes:

• Enhanced visibility credibility and effectiveness of ERIT as a thought leader in education reform through consistent high-quality media and learning content.
  
• Effective operation of the ERIT In-House Studio producing impactful video lessons podcasts and expert sessions that enrich curriculum resources and support teacher capacity development.
  
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement and public confidence through regular well-managed ERIT media programmes and expert dialogues.
  
• Consistent high-quality and impact-oriented communication materials across all platforms that reinforce ERITs reform objectives.
  
• Improved internal coordination and organisational effectiveness in content planning production and dissemination.
  

Location: Hybrid/Lagos (with flexibility for remote coordination candidate must be ready to travel)

Contract Type: Full-Time

Remuneration: NGN 350000 - 600000 Monthly Gross

About ERIT:

The Education Reform and Innovation Team (ERIT) is a reform-focused institution established to support government and development partners in designing implementing and institutionalising transformative education reforms. ERIT provides technical support thought leadership and programmatic interventions that improve access quality and governance in education systems.

Note: The Education Reform and Innovation Team (ERIT) reserves the right to revise review or modify this job description as may be necessary to meet organisational objectives or operational needs.