Head, Development Communication Unit

Lextorah LDS

Oyo, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026

Job description

The development agenda of western Nigerian (DAWN) commission is a development coordination and management institution, set up as a strategic and action-oriented response to the desire and determination of the south western states of Nigeria to create regional competitive advantage. The DAWN commission is focused on fostering inclusive and aggressive economic growth that leverages the socio-economic potential of the southwest region comprising Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun Ekiti and Ondo.
The DAWN commission is the strategic driver that has been set up to orchestrate and foster regional cooperation and integrity as a catalyst for achieving sustainable and accelerated development of Western Nigeria.
In order to successfully design, develop, deploy and execute the Development Agenda for western Nigeria, the commission is seeking to hire world class talent and professionals with the competence and capacity to make the goals and strategic objectives of the DAWN to become a reality through the following vacant roles: Qualified and interested applicants should login to http://jobs.wfmcenter.com/dawn

Develop and implement the commission’s internal and external communications strategy.
Undertake the necessary monitoring and evaluation activities in order to determine the success or otherwise of communications strategies.
Contribute expertise in the areas of media and online engagement and public outreach to the commission’s overall strategic planning.
Reach out to stakeholders and raise public awareness to positively influence public opinion around key issues.
Ensure that all output including articles, briefly papers’ and key correspondence copy is in the commission’s agreed standard.
Coordinate and manage public outreach and education events, including lectures, workshops and conferences.
Deliver communication services for the commission, including media coverage, effective public relations and the production and distribution of communication arising from the commission’s activities.

Minimum of first degree in any discipline
At least seven years experience in corporate communications (preferably in the not-for-profit sector) or journalism.
Exceptional written communications skills, with ability to adapt style to suit different communicating media and audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Demonstrable experience of communication complex and nuanced issues to the media
Versed in the use of social media.

About this role

Summary

Lead communication strategies, manage media, outreach, and stakeholder engagement for DAWN commission

Job title

Head, Development Communication Unit

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

government

Location requirements

Oyo, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

written communicationmedia relationssocial mediapublic outreach

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mediapublic outreachsocial mediapublic relations

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oyo, Nigeria

On-site City