Regional Communications Manager, West & Central Africa

Greenlight Planet is a multinational, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

Over a decade in business, the company is now a leading global brand in emerging markets across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Greenlight’s Sun King™ products provide modern light and energy to 26 million people in more than 40 countries and have sold over 10.5 million products worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Communications Manager, West & Central Africa

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• Sun King is hiring for the role of Regional Communications Manager for West & Central Africa.
• The successful candidate will shape and execute the communications strategy for one of the most dynamic growth regions in the off-grid solar sector, covering Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
• You will also play a pivotal role in supporting fundraising communications and connecting field-level impact stories to global investor and partner narratives.
• This is a high-impact, multi-disciplinary communications role that sits at the intersection of brand storytelling, media relations, thought leadership and corporate communications infrastructure.
• The role will work in close partnership with the country teams, partnerships, marketing and sales teams for West & Central Africa, you will own the region's communications calendar, content engine, media relationships and thought-leadership programme.

What you will be expected to do

• Partner closely with country teams to identify storytelling opportunities, manage reputational risks and provide communications support.
• Develop speaker briefs, thought-leadership materials and event participation strategies for leadership.
• Manage WCA-related website updates, fact sheets, brochures, investor decks and brand materials.
• Maintain and update the regional communications content library and communications calendar.
• Manage content distribution strategies across media, social, investor and internal channels.
• Source and develop impactful field stories, customer testimonials and regional impact content across WCA markets.
• Track and analyse impact metrics using Looker to support storytelling and reporting.
• Ensure brand consistency and effective corporate communications across all WCA markets.
• Build and manage Sun King’s presence at regional and international industry events, panels and conferences.
• Support fundraising and investor engagement through tailored communications and presentation materials.
• Build strong relationships with regional and international media outlets and journalists.
• Draft press materials, op-eds, expert commentaries and corporate communications collateral.
• Develop and implement media engagement strategies, including media pitching, spokesperson management and media training.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth context, whether in off-grid energy, PAYG finance, fintech, telecommunications, FMCG, international development or closely related sectors.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma (required) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, International Development, Business Administration or a closely related discipline.
• Master's degree (preferred) in Strategic Communications, Marketing, International Development, or MBA — particularly welcome for candidates with fewer than eight years of direct regional communications experience.
• Track record of developing and executing media strategies that have delivered measurable results (media placements, share of voice, coverage quality) across diverse media environments.
• Experience managing external agencies, freelancers and vendors (PR agencies, creative studios, photographers, videographers) to deliver on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality written communications across formats — press releases, op-eds, speeches, investor materials, website copy and long-form features — for both Anglophone and Francophone audiences.
• A minimum of 7 - 10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, brand management or integrated marketing communications, with at least 4 years in a regional or multi-country capacity.
• Experience using data platforms or analytics tools to inform and shape communications narratives; familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress) and basic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to communicate in French is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience working across multiple Sub-Saharan African markets — West or Central Africa experience is strongly preferred; prior coverage of Francophone markets (Benin, Togo, Cameroon or Côte d'Ivoire) is a significant advantage.