Communication and Public Affairs Expert at Waya Multilink

Core to our mandate is our recognition that mobile financial technology is the new and future global path to sustainable wealth creation and development especially for financially excluded population in Africa. This inspired us to create WAYA, our mobile application that enable our clients’ access financial services through mobile devices seamlessly, in real time as well as enabling talk and chat at no cost to them. Now they can WAYA their money, their talks their chats because WAYA understands their needs.

Job Descriptions

• Create a personality and carriage for the company’s brand and engage brand promoters that is ethically and socially acceptable
• Build business presentations / pages / decks
• Build and manage business websites and other communication channels
• Serve as the spokesperson of the business
• Monitor and understand leveraging on trends for positive brand mileage.
• Develop contents, eg news letters, reviews that can drive and stimulate intrest in the company’s brand
• Create end to end business lead for developing and growing the company brand portfolio and product range.             
• Lead the creative development, planning and execution of all Brand and Communication initiatives for the company within the framework of an agreed strategy, meeting operational targets and increased Brand Equity.
• To successfully take ownership of, and interpret the Brand Policy and Guidelines
• To successfully leverage in our communication channels all Brand Assets, Properties and Brand Ambassadors in a manner that is credible and able to dramatize our key brand benefits.
• To interpret and clearly communicate brand message and ensure execution on all media.
• Productively and professionally engage and interface with government and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor public policy and regulatory trends locally and internationally and advice as appropriate.
• Work closely with all our teams, partners vendors and regulators to optimize brand presence as well as drive profitability.

Job  Qualifications,

• Qualified to at least undergraduate degree level
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Highly organised, able to take initiative and to work accurately within deadlines and with limited supervision  in a fast paced environment
• A good working knowledge of ICT software (e.g. MS Word) in general and strong skills in digital media, including Face book, Twitter and other social networking sites
• Attention to detail and comfortable producing accurate statements under pressure
• Strong networking and relationship management skills
• Previous experience in public relations, marketing or media, including developing and implementing media communication plans/media campaigns and managing events.
• Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Skills And Experience

• Pager maker
• Excellennt in English language written and spoken
• Excellent in powerpoint presentation, infographics and designs
• Must be data and social media savvy
• Sociable and networking with ease ability to work with people
• Pro-active and Self motivated
• Excellent Team Player
• Problem Solving and decision making skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to converse at all levels Professionally
• Interpersonal Skills
• The ability to plan work and meet deadlines