UP® otherwise known as Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. UP® operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.
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Head - Internal Communications, Sponsorship, Events and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Define and execute Internal communications strategy and policies.
Ensure communication of the department’s strategic direction and objectives to all staff.
Contribute to the overall achievement of the organization’s mission & vision through effective staff engagement. Responsible for executive staff profiling and management on internal channels
Ensure that individual/teamwork and attitude reflect the tenets of the organisations culture and values.
Keep abreast of global best practices and make recommendations on how they impact the unit’s role. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Develop a strategic plan for ensuring staff alignment with management.
Support in the planning and development of annual Marketing and Communications activities for the Group
Enforce brand consistency on all internal channels and platforms Sponsorship, Events and CR&S
Develop a robust and effective execution roadmap for events management (Strategy)
Create and plan event(s) to foster networking opportunities. Determine strategic opportunities for success that may include sponsorships, speaking engagements, roundtable discussions, breakout, innovative session, and more,
Collaborate and coordinate with subsidiaries in the planning and production of events and sponsorships as applies for each business May 2023
Maintain group wide calendar of events and sponsorship activities,
Implement a system that enables mid- and long-term planning and effective execution of event and sponsorship for the company
Manage group wide calendar of activities and events to ensure harmony and efficiency.
Ensure appropriate branding at all events
Source and promote opportunities to drive awareness, sales opportunities, improve brand perception to strengthen Unified Payments’ image.
Plan, organise and drive various CRS initiatives for the enhancement of the Group’s performance, including timely disclosure of our CRS performance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Develop and execute CRS programs as well as conduct periodic assessments to determine outcomes and effectiveness.
Maintain the security of all information entrusted with you, and ensure full compliance with all principles and policies in the IS Handbook
Any other related responsibilities are required as assigned.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 10 - 20 years relevant work experience.
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