Communication & Brand Manager – Full time 

About ESPartners 

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESPartners) is a company which aims at enabling innovative,  scalable, and profitable enterprises to build prosperity. Created in 2010 in Washington DC, ESPartners’  mission is to “Provide entrepreneurs in Africa with the keys to sustainable success.” 

ESPartners supports people, companies, institutions, and nations in articulating, implementing and  disseminating solutions to their economic challenges, and in facilitating private sector development and  supporting MSMEs across Africa. ESPartners has worked with multiple clients: entrepreneurs, MSMEs,  governments, and development partners, including the World Bank Group / IFC, Mastercard  Foundation, the African Development Bank. 

Our firm operates across the African continent through two regional offices: in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,  covering West and Central Africa, and in Kigali, Rwanda, for East and Southern Africa operations. 

At ESPartners, we believe in people. We live by the idea of constantly delivering services at the cutting  edge of business practices, but also, of bringing into our team, the most talented, adaptable, qualified,  driven and diverse people available. 

ESPartners’ approach is to provide « Intelligent CapitalTM », meaning the right combination of insights  and capital, to address critical societal issues, by providing advisory services and solutions to diverse  clients, via two practice areas, and to deliver on varied aspects of our mission: 

• SCALE – It facilitates the passage of entrepreneurs to scale throughout structured processes, combining support at any stage of maturity (ideation, incubation and acceleration), and access to financing solutions (debts, grants and equity). 
• INSIGHTS – Consulting services aimed at creating and implementing innovative solutions for sustainable development through the competitiveness of value chains, business strategies, leadership and change mentality. 

ESPartners has four core values expressed via P.A.C.E.: Passion, Agility, Collaboration and Equity. About ESPartners’ Growth and Partnerships team 

Our Growth and Partnerships (G&P) team is responsible for driving the firm’s growth, leading on  opportunities identification and proposals preparation drawing on inputs from our senior leadership and  practice leads teams, as well as ESPartners’ proprietary methodologies. The team is responsible for  developing clients and partners’ relations. We also work closely with network partners – seasoned  experts in creative and cultural industries, regenerative and circular economies, carbon trading or green  investment vehicles, etc. 

In line with its targets, the G&P team aims to secure programs (multi-year, multi-million and recurring  initiatives) and projects (smaller, shorter engagements), mainly across West, East and Central Africa. 

ESPartners’ G&P team is also in charge of the firm’s corporate communication, both internal and external, and of the communication about the programs and projects. 

We are excited to put together the G&P team by bringing together talents from around the world,  animated by the vision of “A prosperous Africa for all, thanks to its entrepreneurs”, and embodying our  values with our clients, partners, consultants, entrepreneurs and colleagues. 

Position overview 

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communication & Brand Manager to join our G&P team in  Abidjan. This individual will play a key role in developing and implementing ESPartners’  communication strategy and brand positioning. 

Keys roles & responsibilities 

Communication and Brand Positioning 

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategy (internal, external and institutional)
• Ensure consistent ESPartners brand positioning across all channels
• Manage corporate visual identity and brand guidelines
• Develop and implement programs’ communication strategy

Content Strategy and Thought Leadership 

• Design and execute content strategy aligned with business objectives
• Develop thought leadership strategy to position ESPartners as industry reference ● Create engaging and relevant content for diverse audiences

Digital Presence and Campaign Management 

• Design and implement innovative digital campaigns
• Manage and optimize social media presence
• Oversee website development and maintenance

Event Planning and Management 

• Plan and manage corporate events, conferences and workshops
• Coordinate participation in industry events
• Ensure logistics and post-event follow-up

Content Developers and Consultants Oversight and Management 

• Supervise and manage content developers and consultants
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners

Communication budgets 

• Participate in communication budget setting exercice
• Manage corporate and programs’ communication budgets 

Key Deliverables for 2026

• Functional and lean website – Development of a modern and user-friendly platform
• Functional intranet – Implementation of an effective internal communication system
• Significant increase in ESPartners brand visibility and recognition
• Operational content strategy and thought leadership framework
• Team recruitment and processes

Qualifications 

Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communication/marketing, ideally in consulting or development sector
• Proven experience in brand management and digital strategy

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms
• Knowledge of graphic design tools, including AI tools
• Experience in web project management and content development
• Analytical skills to measure campaign effectiveness

Interpersonal Skills 

• Excellent writing skills in French and English
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Creativity and strategic thinking
• Ability to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment

Additional Assets 

• Knowledge of entrepreneurship and development sector in Africa
• Experience with international organizations (World Bank, AfDB, etc.)
• Strong professional network in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem

We offer: 

Professional Impact and Growth 

• An opportunity to become part of a highly professional, motivated and dynamic team
• A unique opportunity to have strong impact in building the African entrepreneurial sector
• An entrepreneurial adventure to be lived on a daily basis
• Exposure to private sector development and high-level figures

Compensation Package and Benefits 

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Communication allocation
• Annual leave days according to local legislation
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• International and stimulating work environment

How to Apply 

Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@espartners.co 

Reference: Communication & Brand Manager 

Required Documents: 

• Detailed CV
• Cover letter
• Two professional references

ESPartners is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage  applications from all backgrounds and experiences.