EFInA Nigeria: Communications Officer

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is recruiting for Operations Manager.



We are an independent, professional non-profit company established in 2008 that supports innovation in order to create better access to formal fmancial' services and a more inclusive financial sector in Nigeria.



We focus on three key area:

Creating and disseminating credible market information on the Nigerian financial sector

Supporting projects which will augment the development of Innovative Inclusive Financial Services for the unbanked and under-banked through our Innovation Fund

Engaging in policy related advocacy and catalyzing the banking industry to promote financial inclusion

To complement our existing team qf professionals, we are seeking to fill the following vacancies:



Job Title: Communications Officer



Required Experience:

A minimum of five (5) 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 fmancial 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 EFInAbranding and conumUIications 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 dissemmatlOn at external workshops and conferences

Analvse and interpret complex research data generated by EFInA for indu;try specialists as well as forthc general public

Occasionally participate in EFlnAresearce activities, surveys, etc.

Act as the EFlnA internal editor and qualIty controller, reviewmg 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 (readmg and summarising, creative writmg, formulation, interpretation) is required Aaster's degree orrelevant 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 skilfully 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 platming, organisational and time- management skills

Good decision making capacity and interpersonal skills

High ethical statldards

Application Deadline

29th October, 2010



Method of Application

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 in the subject of your emaIl.