Communication & Brand Manager
Abidjan
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.