Vacancies: Senior-Associate, Communication Officer
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:
Position: Senior-Associate (Ref: S03)
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.
Skills and 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 and 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.
Position: Communication Officer (Ref: S04)
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.
Skills and 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.
Education and 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
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 23rd June, 2011. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
