Marketing and Communications Officer at ECOWAS Bank

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing Division, the Marketing and Communications Officer shall contribute to the implementation of the Bank’s Communications and Marketing strategy.

Duties

• Contribute to enhancing the visibility of the Bank
• Serve as focal point for journalists covering activities at the Bank
• Contribute to media planning
• Assist in developing and implementing activities devolving on the Division as indicated in the detailed organization chart of the Bank
• Contribute to producing the Bank’s newsletter, brochures, pamphlets etc.
• Contribute to packaging the Division’s input on the website
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with the Bank’s graphic charter in all communication media
• Contribute to the development and choice of corporate gift items
• Coordinate visits from institutions of learning
• Carry out all other duties assigned by Management.

Required Profile

• Master's Degree in Communication and Public Relations from a recognized University or Tertiary Institution;
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience in a Communications department;
• Sound knowledge of the local environment and sub-region;
• Excellent knowledge of the media environment;
• Ability to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
• Proven written and verbal communication skills;
• Other qualities in particular:
  • Open minded;
  • Very observant and a good listener;
  • Team-player;
  • Excellent ability to adapt;
  • Should have a sense of initiative, responsible and pragmatic;
  • Fluency in two of the Bank’s working languages;

General Requirement
Candidates must:

• Be citizens of ECOWAS Member States;
• Not be above 45 years of age;
• Be computer literate (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Be fluent in French and/or English and/or Portuguese, and proficient in one of the other two languages.