Jobs at Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA): Communications Officer

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Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access is an independent, professional non-profit company established in 2008 that supports innovation in order to create better access to formal financial services and a more inclusive financial sector in Nigeria.
EFInA is seeking to fill the following position(s):

Position: Communications Officer

Required Experience:
•   A minimum of five years experience in communication and information management, journalism/publishing, marketing and/or PR, preferably in a corporate environment.
•   Prior experience in the financial sector will be an advantage.

Job Responsibilities:
The main focus of this job is to provide assistance in developing EFInA's PR strategy, to increase brand and product awareness and creatively design and disseminate our research and other information on EFInA's activities to key stakeholders in the financial sector. The Communications Officer will also act as EFInA's internal editor for all research, publications and reports. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Programme Manager and Policy Specialist, the Communications Officer will:
-Liaise with EFInA's appointed PR agency to ensure the successful implementation of the EFInA branding and communication strategy
- Plan, design, implement and follow-up on PR and communications campaigns on EFInA's Innovation Fora and workshops
- Maintain and further develop EFInA's databank of industry contacts, associations and partners
-Develop and manage the directory of consultants for specialised financial sector innovation
-Regularly updata EFInA's website
- Prepare and regularly update a presentation pack for dissemination at external workshops and conferences
- Analvse and interpret complex research data generated by EFInA for industry specialists as well as forth general public
-Occasionally participate in EFlnA research activities, surveys, etc.
-Act as the EFlnA internal editor and quality controller, reviewing lay-out and proof-reading all reports, publications and documents to meet our high quality standards
- Provide support to colleagues on all PR related activities

Key Qualifications and Skills required:
-A degree in English, Finance, Journalism Social sciences or related field and impeccable mastery of the English language (reading and summarising, creative writing, formulation, interpretation) is required  Master's degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
- At least five years of working experience in communication, information management, journalism/publishing, marketing and/or PR, preferably in a corporate environment.
-Proven ability to skillfully develop and manage relationships with a diverse audience
-Good knowledge of media tools and basic research concepts
-Excellent inter-personal and organizational skills, able to work independently and error-free towards short deadlines in a fast-paced' environment
-Self-driven, creative and very organised individual who is able to prioritise tasks to ensure high-quality deliverables for different stakeholders
-Excellent planning, organisational and time- management skills
-Good decision making capacity and interpersonal skills
High ethical standards

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter explaining their suitability for the relevant position, CV and. three references to cvs@senceworld.com  by 5 pm on 29 October 2010.

Kindly state the title of the job you are applying for m the subject hue of your email.
               
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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It is advisable to apply in time before the deadline.