Jobs at Mobil Producing Nigeria for a Communications Manager

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) is a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation with a long and established history of operations in Nigeria. To sustain and enhance our strategic position as a premier global company, exceptional opportunities exist for ambitious and results driven individuals to join our dynamic and self-motivated team. Exxon Mobil is recruiting high calibre Communications Manager with the highest standards of integrity, capacity for hard work, ability to build strong working relationships and capacity to communicate across all levels. Reporting to the Executive Director, External affairs, the incumbent of this position will develop and steward the Company's communications and advertising strategy and activities to ensure alignment with local business needs and ExxonMobil's global objectives Other Responsibilities will include: Developing and managing proactive and positive relationships with key and international media Communicating corporate mission and aims to external audiences and ensure regular internal communications to engage, inform and motivate employees Ensuring compliance with company brand guidelines in all internal and external corporate identity matters, publications, websites, advertising , sponsorship and building signage/collateral Coordinating the provision of professional Public Affairs support to business  lines to assure participation in, and appropriate profiles at local and international exhibitions Coordinating the production of company magazines, newsletters, handbooks, as well as audiovisual materials to project business activities Managing selection, production and distribution of branded corporate items to sustain corporate goodwill The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: A good Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline PLUS a Masters in Communications or MBA from a reputable institution Minimum of 8 years managerial experience Relevant experience in Oil and Gas industry or multinational is desirable but not necessary The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the influence of internal communications on business results, employee engagement and performance, and demonstrate the following: Commitment to high standards Proven leadership skills Strong written and oral communication skills In-depth understanding of the media landscape Experience using different communication measurement techniques A strong track record of high performance and delivering results Deadline is 25th November 2008