Associate – Marketing & Communication In Nigeria or Ghana

Company Mission

Beacon Power Services is a technology company delivering electrical grid management software and advanced network analytics solutions for utility providers across Africa. The company was founded with a mission to expand access to reliable electricity for more than 400 million people living in Africa’s cities and a vision to lead the continent’s power sector through data, innovation, and technology-driven solutions.

Role Overview

Beacon Power Services is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Associate – Marketing & Communications to strengthen and elevate the company’s brand presence while refining its narrative positioning.

In this role, you will lead impactful internal and external communications that highlight BPS’s contributions to Africa’s evolving energy sector. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator and skilled writer who is passionate about storytelling at the intersection of technology and energy.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation and copywriting

• Draft, edit, and proofread insight-driven content for multiple channels including social media, blog articles, newsletters, press releases, and website copy.

• Translate complex technical and operational information into clear and compelling narratives that position BPS as a thought leader in Africa’s energy sector.

Social media management

• Oversee the daily management of BPS’s social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X, ensuring consistent brand voice and visual identity.

• Develop and execute structured content calendars aligned with marketing campaigns and business priorities.

• Monitor engagement metrics and audience insights to continuously optimize performance and expand reach.

Brand strategy support

• Contribute to the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns aligned with corporate objectives and growth priorities.

• Enhance brand visibility and positioning across target markets through strategic storytelling and audience segmentation.

Internal communications

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop impactful announcements, newsletters, and leadership communications.

• Support employer branding initiatives designed to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and talent attraction.

Event and webinar coordination

• Assist with the planning and coordination of webinars, conferences, and industry events that highlight BPS’s expertise and impact.

• Amplify event visibility through strategic pre-event and post-event communications across digital platforms.

What we’re looking for

Professional and technical strengths

• Experience in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, or a related field.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, tone, and grammar.

• Demonstrated experience managing corporate social media platforms and developing engaging digital content.

• Proficiency with marketing and analytics tools such as Mailchimp, Hootsuite, and Canva, with working knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics.

• Ability to translate complex technical or energy-related concepts into clear, persuasive, and audience-focused narratives.

Leadership and interpersonal strengths

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multicultural and geographically distributed teams.

• High level of autonomy and accountability within a hybrid work environment.

• Proactive and self-motivated professional capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering under tight deadlines.

• Strong cross-functional collaborator able to work across departments to maintain consistent and aligned storytelling.

• Clear communicator with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and structured thinking.

Nice to have

• Experience within a B2B technology, SaaS, or fast-growing company environment.

• Familiarity with graphic design or video editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

• Fluency in French.

Recruitment process

Step 1 – Application review
Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application to assess your qualifications, experience, and overall alignment with the role.

Step 2 – Behavioral and cognitive assessments
Selected candidates will complete behavioral and cognitive assessments to evaluate working style and alignment with BPS culture.

Step 3 – Technical assessments
Candidates advancing to this stage will complete technical assessments designed to evaluate problem-solving ability and role-specific technical skills.

Step 4 – HR and culture fit interview
You will meet with the Talent Acquisition team to discuss your professional background, motivations, and overall alignment with the organization.

Step 5 – Technical excellence interview
The final stage involves an interview with the hiring team to assess technical expertise, role expectations, and mutual alignment.