Manager, Communications & Events at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Job Summary

• The Manager, Events will lead the planning, design, and execution of high-impact, large-scale events that advance Afreximbank’s mandate of promoting African trade. 
• As part of the Bank’s Communications and Events Management team, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all Bank-organized activities — from flagship forums to internal retreats — are executed professionally, cost-effectively, and in alignment with the Bank’s brand and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning:

• Support the development and execution of the Bank’s communications strategy, with a focus on events as a key tool for outreach and engagement.
• Lead the conceptualization, strategy, and full execution of the Bank’s primary and secondary events, including:
  • Annual General Meetings
  • Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS)
  • Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF)
  • Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF)
  • Babacar Ndiaye Annual Lecture Series
  • Roadshows, webinars, third-party forums, and internal retreats

Event Delivery & Oversight:

• Manage the full production of events, ensuring effective branding, logistics, guest management, programme design, exhibitions, and seamless experience delivery.
• Coordinate with Senior Management, government officials, and external organizations to ensure high-level representation and event success.
• Provide post-event analysis, reporting, and documentation for internal use and continuous improvement.

Team Collaboration & Execution Support:

• Work cross-functionally with HR, internal communications, and other business units to manage training sessions, business meetings, and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Supervise and collaborate with external branding and event agencies, ensuring contractual compliance, vendor quality, and value delivery.
• Support budget planning, vendor pricing negotiations, and financial oversight for events.

Digital & Hybrid Innovation:

• Lead the digital transformation of events, including virtual, hybrid, and interactive formats.
• Partner with the digital and social media teams to ensure Bank events have robust online visibility and engagement.
• Coordinate external virtual events involving the President, Senior Management, or other key stakeholders.

Branding & Content Management:

• Ensure alignment with Afreximbank’s corporate branding policy across all events.
• Maintain a structured image and content repository for future campaigns, print materials, and digital promotion.
• Collaborate with teams on event-related content development, messaging, and communication strategies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in event management, preferably in a leading international organization, with demonstrated success managing multi-sector, high-level events.
• Strong experience in both physical and digital event delivery.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership in event planning, strategy, and production management
• Excellent negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly organized, with project management and multi-tasking ability
• Strong communication in English or French (knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is a plus)
• Experience with branding strategy, vendor management, and digital event solutions
• High-level professional presence and cross-cultural fluency
• Demonstrated awareness of global event trends and digital innovations
• Willingness to travel extensively and deliver under tight timelines

Behavioural Attributes:

• Attention to detail and delivery excellence
• Strong team player with initiative and resilience
• Ability to operate under pressure with calm professionalism
• High ethical standards and a collaborative spirit
• Strong customer service orientation