A Financial Sector Development Organization Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancy for Senior-Associate, Communication Officer

A Financial Sector Development Organization Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancy for Senior-Associate, Communication Officer

THE CLIENT:

Our client is a Financial Sector Development Organization, funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; with a focus on promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria. As a result of the successful growth of its organization, our client is seeking professionals and subject matter specialists to fill the positions below:

POST TITLE:   Senior-Associate (Ref: S03)

THE ROLE:

The role ensures  that information on the Nigerian financial sector is relevant and useful in designing products that  expand the  financial services sector in Nigeria.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts desk reviews, literature reviews produce relevant reports
• Assists in the design  of methodologies   for qualitative and quantitative research conducted
• Monitors progress of projects against agreed timelines and milestones
• Provides relationship management support with research partners and consultants
• Ensures data integrity for all surveys/scoping studies conducted
• Assists in disseminating research findings.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in statistical modeling and analysis is essential. Must  be competent in report writing and project management. In addition, the individual must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and a natural inclination for creativity and original thinking. Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications (MS Office, SPSS, State, etc).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicant should have  Post Graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, International Development or related field,
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience of which 2 years must have been in conducting research,
• Familiarity with Microfinance and access to finance.

POST TITLE:   Communication Officer (Ref: S04)

THE ROLE:

This role focuses on supporting the development and implementation of the organization’s  public Relations (PR) Strategy

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Liaises with the organization’s PR agency to ensure the  implementation of the client’s branding and communications strategy,
• Assists in planning , designing and coordinating the PR and communication campaigns for the client’s innovation for a and workshops,
• Maintains and develops the client’s database of industry contacts, associations and consultants
• Updates the client’s website,
• Provides support to colleagues on all PR related activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with a diverse audience. Good knowledge of media tools. Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills are required for this role success in this role demand sound judgment, initiative and discretion at all times. Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite i.e Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicant should have first degree in English Language, Journalism , social Sciences or related field,
• 5 years work experience in communications and information management, journalism/publishing or PR in a corporate environment,
• Prior experience in the financial sector will be an advantage.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

If you meet the requirements above, please forward your cover letter  and resume electronically to clientrecruit@ng.pwc.com, quoting  the relevant reference code for the position applied  for at  the top right-hand corner. In addition, the subject of your email should be  the reference  code and job role.

Applications closes on 23^rd June, 2011. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.