Job Openings at Welcome2Africa International

We are currently looking for an Investment Research to support  our next phase of growth, of which entails strengthening our investment and trade facilitation services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researching companies, particularly in terms of their financial functioning
• Provides research and information to facilitate investment decision making
• Analyzing company accounts, profit and loss sheets and cash flow information
• interpreting complicated financial information
• Writing financial research summaries
• Liaise with fund managers and network with industry professionals
• Examining and assessing economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies
• Conducting due diligence on companies and industries by researching, reading financial statements and market data
• Assisting in the effective creation and dissemination of the W2A investment report internal and external stakeholders, ensuring its main findings are made available to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including actual and potential funders.
• To identify and prepare bids for externally funded research projects
• Support in the overall growth of W2A

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• At least a Bachelors, and preferably a Masters level qualification in Finance, Investments.
• At least 5 years work experience
• Ability to produce reports

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We are currently looking for an Communications, Marketing and Branding Officer To increase the reach and impact of W2A’s profile and visibility through the delivery of high value and influential marketing, communications and PR in Nigeria and outside of Nigeria, whilst also   supporting our next phase of growth, of which entails strengthening our investment and trade facilitation services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver creative marketing and communication strategies, plans and approaches to help market and position W2A to attract partners, and clients
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of (online) communication, including print, video, publications, website maintenance and social media activities, in order to support effectively the strategic objectives of W2A and convey its key messages to different stakeholders;
• Develop wider networks to pursue joint communication initiatives and develop effective PR campaigns.  
•  Managing all other communications responsibilities such as maintaining distribution lists, developing and tracking email campaigns, web analytics, electronic templates and compliance with communications standards.
•  Ensure that relevant audience is reached with our communication campaigns, as well as regular monitoring and evaluation of campaigns and activities to effectively measure the return.  
• Liaising with colleagues, designers, printers and other relevant stakeholders on all areas relating to the W2A brand.  
• Help to promote our events and services to the respective stakeholders
• Contribute to and strengthen fundraising proposals and funder reports to ensure robust and creative marketing and communication considerations are adopted.
• Act as the first point of contact for W2A

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor or Master degree in Marketing, Communication Studies or a related field;
• Min. 4 years of marketing and communications experience;
• High proficiency in English – preferably mother tongue English with other languages considered an advantage;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly skilled in writing clear and concise communications for various communication tools, including print and online;
• Proven track‐record of successful marketing and branding campaigns; experience in marketing strategies for higher education institutions is considered an asset  
• Knowledge of marketing and communication principles, guidelines and best practices, including social media;
• Excellent editing, proofreading, presentation and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail;
• Proficiency with software applications including MS Office, familiarity with html, web‐editing, web design, WordPress;
• Graphic design skills (Photoshop, Publisher and/or InDesign) for in house graphic production are desirable
• A strong sense of cultural awareness and the ability to work with people from different nationalities; · Strong social and presentation skills; · Self‐starter, energetic and pro‐active; · Applicants should have the legal right to live and work in Belgium.