Senior Communications Officer - African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI)

The Senior Communications Officer requires one to develop & execute a creative and strategic communications plan to support African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) ’s Business Strategy. The strategy is aimed at expanding ATI’s African membership base and market share and extending ATI’s reputation within strategic markets.

GRADE: PS3

DEPARTMENT: Communications

REPORTS TO: CEO

SUPERVISION: Communications Officer & Bilingual Administrative Assistant 

PURPOSE: 

The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the ATI’s brand. This involves reputational management, marketing and public relations activities. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage the department’s annual and AGM budgets;
• Create and implement an annual communication strategy;
• Manage the production and distribution of reports, presentations, press releases and announcements  produced by ATI; 
• Write and edit press releases, in-house newsletters, presentations, speeches, articles, promotional material and annual reports; 
• Produce ATI’s annual report, which includes coordinating input from management and all stake- holders and production; 
• Work with HR to create an internal communications plan that will incorporate targeted messaging to  help foster an environment of transparency and unity;
• Plan and implement PR campaigns;
• Act as the company’s spokesperson when required;
• Media management - develop and maintain good working relationships with the media, including  domestic and international newspapers, magazines, radio and television; 
• Expand media database to include contacts at top-tier international media outlets;
• Work with the Underwriting and relevant departments in reviewing, updating, and producing    marketing brochures, handouts, and multimedia and digital products; 
• Answer enquiries from individuals, journalists and other organizations; and 
• Manage organization of special events, such as ATI’s annual international Roundtable, AGM-related activities, office launches, workshops, press conferences and exhibitions. 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations or related field 

Professional Qualification 

• Professional qualification in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant full time professional experience in PR and communications work
• Experience working in an international financial institution, an investment insurance environment and  a multi-cultural environment will be an asset

Skills and Attributes 

• Knowledge and experience in marketing;
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues into clearly written articles, speeches and press releases;
• Demonstrated skills in creating and implementing communications strategies in large institutions; and
• Experience in designing and implementing short, long-term strategic marketing and/or PR plans. 

The successful candidates must have suitable qualifications, experience and attributes as indicated under each job description. The roles requires excellent communications skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, will be an added advantage.

ATI offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment commensurate with other multilaterals. ATI reserves the right to not make an appointment to the above vacancies, or to make an appointment at a slightly higher or lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. ATI will only contact those applicants who are being actively considered for an interview.