Banking Jobs in Africa

Reference Number: SFBLR36

Job Description:

An international client of ours is seeking an accomplished professional to lead their Corporate Communications. This pivotal role involves orchestrating the enhancement of their corporation's reputation, brand identity, and image while aligning with their strategic objectives. As the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing, you will provide strategic guidance for decisions impacting their reputation, drive initiatives to showcase their impact, and foster relationships with stakeholders across various domains, including African governments, leaders, civil society and the youth, regional and international private investors, and foundations, as well as other development financial organizations and the global public sector. The role reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and reinforce the Corporation's reputation, brand, and image in alignment with our strategic direction.
• Formulate the Corporation’s communications strategy in close collaboration with the leadership to ensure it aligns with broader corporate strategy and business objectives.
• Advise on decisions with potential reputation and brand implications.
• Strengthen the link between our corporate reputation and financial success, project impacts, and social developments.
• Create and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to spotlight our projects, growth, and developmental impact across Africa.
• Supervise industry-specific PR campaigns and social media initiatives on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, our corporate website, and other media outlets.
• Manage communication risks and opportunities, cultivating 'earned' media through operational activities and relationship management.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the corporation, media, stakeholders, investor community and the business community.
• Lead engagement and advocacy efforts by building and maintaining connections with relevant governmental, academic, and business stakeholders.
• Elevate the visibility of our organization and investee companies through engaging initiatives and stakeholder interactions.
• Direct creative direction for brand marketing, including technical writing, strategy, advertising, research, and promotions.
• Contribute to revenue generation through select marketing activities.
• Oversee all the Corporation’s external communications and marketing policies and guidelines, ensuring they remain current.
• Flesh out well-structured draft speech/statements reflecting the President and CEO’s message.
• Creating, editing, and revising various forms of communication products, including but not limited to correspondence and technical documentation such as speeches, factsheets, talking points, opinions, prefaces, forewords, web articles and social media texts in a consistent and coherent manner across various communication platforms.
• Conducting research, including material produced by the Corporation and other relevant organizations, in consultation with substantive units and relevant staff in the of the President & CEO’s.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Economics, Journalism, or a related field. A master's degree or professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Marketing/Chartered Marketer are advantageous.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in roles encompassing communications, reputation management, and brand strategy.
• Experience in leading organizational reputation and brand transformations.
• Strong grasp of media and public relations strategies.
• Robust understanding, interest, and ideally experience working within the African context.
• Proficiency in understanding economic, financial, and industry dynamics.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities coupled with innovative problem-solving.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Strong sense of responsibility and accountability, supported by a history of reliability.
• Ideally a proven c-suite leader who has developed and executed corporate pr & communications / brand strategy but preferably also has actual business (P&L) experience.
• Background in Investment banking or asset management. With actual sales & marketing work experience, having raised funds globally and understand global capital markets. And has Africa origination experience and proven background with African governments and private sector.
• A track record in thought leadership, public speaking, and stakeholder management. A strategic Mindset and team player with connections and profile in global leadership circles.
• Appreciates the role of PR & Comm as a provider of ‘air cover’ and making the organization be seen as a ‘living, feeling, and caring ‘organization that is serious about its mandate.
• Ability to tune product strategies and bottom-line targets to blend in with brand promise and public commitments made to show a consistent and competent company.
• Key Performance Indicators:
  • Drive their positioning as Africa’s “go-to” infrastructure solutions provider.
  • Address their visibility challenges both in Africa and globally, ensuring recognition among pivotal stakeholders: investors in key markets (in Africa and globally), African governments and Central banks, Africa's youth, and other stakeholders crucial to achieving the Corporation’s objectives.
  • Ensure a consistent, high-quality flow of communication concerning their deals, projects, and initiatives.
  • Elevate the Corporation’s perception in the market.
  • Present our projects and impact within the context of our vision for Africa.
  • Amplify engagement with pertinent global and regional financial media and institutional stakeholders.
  • Deliver information and annual reports punctually.
  • Manage adverse media against the Corporation and its investee companies.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Scott Fraser

Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 
Reference Number: SFBLR37

Responsibilities: 

• The position holder will be responsible for supporting clients in their market expansion activities, including turning data into meaningful insights and integrated trade intelligence solutions. The position holder will also assist in developing action plans for clients to execute our recommendations. The role also involves supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Leading consultancy engagements with clients from origination through to execution and close. Taking responsibility for solving client problems and presenting insights in a compelling way that convinces the client to take action.
• Learn about clients’ business challenges, products, services, and technologies to understand their business needs, including reviewing internal company data, financial statements, and interviewing key client personnel to define the scope of work, map out milestones/timelines and required resourced to meet project objective.
• Prepare business proposals and presentations, identify issues and form hypotheses and solutions, present findings, and recommendations to clients, implement recommendations or solutions and ensure the client receives the necessary assistance to execute recommendations.
• Manage projects and programmes, lead and manage those within the team, including junior team members and liaise with the client to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions.
• Support the business development activities of the Unit, working with the Bank’s origination departments and proactively identify opportunities to build the Unit’s Consultancy pipeline.
• Leading its efforts to promote the Unit’s thought leadership through key opinion pieces and other publications. Also representing the Unit in key business forums and networking events.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Advanced university degree such as an MBA from a recognized university or at least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, or other related fields;
• Sound experience and proven track record of at least 8 years preferably in a top tier management consulting firm, or an economic research firm as a Management Consultant or Economic Research Consultant at the practice manager grade.
• Demonstrated experience in winning consultancy assignments and providing clients guidance in various spheres of business strategy, including market expansion strategy, business transformation or restructuring and or economic advisory.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of projects including preparation of client pitch documents, development of financial or economic models and preparation of presentations to distil key findings and present solutions to client problems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset skills.
• Proven experience in project management of large multi-phase projects.
• Strong working knowledge of business management best practices.
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Well-developed industry expertise in a domain of alignment (financial services, consumer products, international trade and trade finance etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Scott Fraser

Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 
Reference Number: SFBLR35

Responsibilities: 

• The role of the position holder will be to provide overall support to the Office of the Executive Vice President in the management of the cluster’s strategic planning activities, the monitoring of these activities on an ongoing basis, and the preparation of various reports and speeches for the EVP as well as the overall coordination and administration of the activities and staff under the Office of the EVP and who could also act as a communication assistant for GTBA cluster.  
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the Department’s Work Planning process including assisting the EVP in framing the overall plan, objectives and tasks, reviewing the plan when delivered and making suggestions as well as reviewing annual business plans and budgets.
• Through deliberate monitoring and review, assist the EVP to ensure consistent and coordinated execution of management committee and other standing committees’ initiatives by staying informed of their ongoing activities and pointing out to the EVP, areas that may require more emphasis for improved operational performance, and to ensure compliance, consistency, quality and timeliness; pointing out concerns, if any and sharing ideas for improvement;  including preparations & tracking of regular reports.
• Responsible for supporting EVP in understanding and adhering to the Bank’s policies, procedures, and all governance related activities.
• Preparation of summary comments on important publications, including professional publications and those available from leading organizations for the benefit of the EVP.
• On the instructions of the EVP, maintaining the ability to represent the Office of the EVP in various international fora by developing and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all the Bank’s products, industry trends and general business and financial acumen through various sources and initiatives.
• Taking personal initiative to develop professional and positive relationships and strengthen strategic networks of key contacts internationally, such as key persons in other multilaterals, financial institutions, governments and academia, for purposes of enhancing required cooperation with other institutions.
• Supporting the relationship management requirements of the EVP (GTBA)’s Public and Private sector clients, partners, and governmental functionaries.
• Assisting the EVP in communicating the Bank’s competitive advantage to clients and the public at large through writing compelling speeches and formal presentations and presenting them, when instructed, in ways that demonstrate the core corporate values and culture of the Bank, including programmes and thought leadership through digital and social media.
• Proactive identification of issues that could impact the successful execution of the EVP’s commitments. This responsibility involves elevating those issues about which the EVP should be aware of and framing/positioning ideas to resolve the problems/mitigate the risk. This aspect of the job requires the job holder to focus on the underlying interests of the parties working with the EVP, understand their intentions, and creatively identify alternative means of handling pressing issues without compromising their importance or relationships.
• The job holder will oversee the work of the Personal Assistant and other Staff of the EVP’s office with a view to ensuring that the EVP’s meeting schedule and travel schedule are orderly and properly managed and planned well in advance. This includes ensuring that agenda for meetings are confirmed and available beforehand and that a brief about the meeting is at hand for the EVP before the meeting. The job holder will attend all meetings and take minutes as appropriate while also ensuring that the time allocated to the meeting is managed properly in order to avoid over runs.
• Attend Committee meetings as may be delegated and follow up on important issues pending with various departments.
• Prepare EVP’s meetings and where necessary prepare all meeting Agendas.
• Act as important liaison between the EVP and departments supervised by the EVP to ensure targets are on track.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Post graduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Finance, communication, marketing or other related field from a recognized University or a professional qualification in Banking backed up by appropriate Banking experience in lieu.
• A minimum of 8 years of sound experience in research and analysis in a reputable organisation.
• Excellent credit knowledge is required.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to a technical and professional audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Arabic. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French and Portuguese).
• Knowledge of broad analytical techniques, such as econometrics, mathematical/operations research tools. In particular, ability to analyze, and draw reasonable inferences from the analyses of financial and economic information and a broad range of economic indicators.
• Knowledge of computer software necessary for analysing large volumes of statistical data.
• Knowledge of banking products and its workings.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Scott Fraser

Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

About FEDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (“FEDA”) is the impact investment subsidiary of Afreximbank set up to provide equity, quasi-equity, and debt capital to finance the multi-billion-dollar funding gap (particularly in equity) needed to transform the trade sector in Africa.

Reference Number: SFBLR32

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join FEDA, a leading multi-strategy impact investment platform. As the CFO, you would play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial and administrative operations of the organization, ensuring strategic financial planning, financial management and reporting, as well as providing critical insights to support decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Planning
  • Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Management team on executing the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with its overall goals and objectives.
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
  • Provide strategic financial recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer and the instances of governance (Boards of Directors and Committees) of each FEDA entity.
• Financial Management and Reporting
  • Lead and oversee all aspects of the finance function for FEDA entities and fund strategies, including accounting, reporting, cash flow management, auditing (external audit and internal audit), risk and compliance processes.
  • Be the main point of contact and lead workstreams to completion with internal and external service providers, such as external auditors, internal auditors, risk, and compliance service providers etc.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of quarterly Board and Investors reports as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all the FEDA entities.
  • Support the investment team during transactions including capital calls, compliance with funds’ policies, approved due diligence budgets, establishment of investment vehicles as well as any tax or regulatory filings.
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance of each of FEDA’s funds and identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Fundraising and Investor Relations
  • Participate in fundraising efforts, including the preparation of investors’ presentations and financial materials.
  • Build and maintain relationships with investors, addressing their financial inquiries, and providing transparent reporting.
  • Communicate the organization’s financial performance and investment strategies to investors.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policy, and industry standards.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
  • Work closing with internal and external service providers to ensure adherence to internal policy, regulatory requirements, or best industry practice.
• Leadership and Development
  • Lead a small team of finance and administration professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.
  • Cultivate a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance and administration department.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field with a strong
• academic performance. An MBA / MSc in finance or accounting is preferred.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role within a multi-strategy private equity fund. A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, fund accounting and valuation techniques (as per international private equity and venture capital association) for the private equity, debt fund and fund of funds sectors.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities in English, both written and verbal.
• Detailed-oriented, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Rwanda.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Scott Fraser

Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 
Reference Number: CEBLR8

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategies and plans to support the Bank’s communication process with external stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, partners, media and the public. The jobholder functions as a key part of the Bank’s public information dissemination team, producing such items as press releases, corporate brochures, website news and publications updates, client communications, presentations, and managing the Bank’s brand image.
• Develop and implement the Bank’s communications strategy and plan, ensuring integration with the Bank’s Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans using all appropriate media channels. As part of this scope, the job holder will provide ongoing guidance and direction to the PR team and partners to ensure that communication is accurate, timely, relevant, informative, and complete and ensure coordination of messages and other communications are handled in harmony with the organization’s policy.
• Plan, prepare and implement the dissemination of all business information through appropriate channels to keep the Bank’s key stakeholders, public and other target groups, such as clients, governments, and other international organizations, informed and up to date about the Bank’s programs and achievements, and conduct appropriate research for the development of campaigns to raise the profile of the Bank among target audiences.
• Assist in developing appropriate corporate information and promotional materials for the media, including press kits, media briefings, key messages and corporate information summaries, in conjunction with relevant Bank departments and ensuring regular update of documents.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with targeted media outlets, including print, broadcast, online and social media, and manage day-to-day relationship with public relations agencies, as the case may be.
• Create and manage a robust pipeline of media opportunities and coordinate media encounters involving members of the Bank’s Management, including scheduling, preparing speaking briefs, managing interviews and writing and distributing press releases and editorials to local, international and trade specific media.
• Responsible for developing and implementing the Social Media strategy in order to increase the Bank’s online and social presence and improve brand build efforts by combining social media engagements with on and offline promotion of the Bank’s activities and achievements.
• Provide French and/or Arabic language support for the work of the Communications and Events Department by undertaking the drafting and editing of French or Arabic language versions of communications products.
• Monitor, track, and measure media coverage of the Bank’s activities in the media channels and prepare media impact reports, holding statements and scenario plans as required for Management.
• Assist in coordinating and managing the Bank’s website to ensure that online information is up to date and accurate.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• First degree in Communications, Journalism, or related disciplines and a post graduate degree in the same or related fields from a recognized University.
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation, preferably international, and demonstrated experience of communications strategy development and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and proficiency/ability to work in French or Arabic. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (Portuguese, etc.) is an added advantage.
• Strong digital and social media management skills.
• Familiarity with functions and operating modalities of financial service institutions will be a clear advantage.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and good knowledge of the African continent.
• Ability to engage senior officials of media companies, banks, corporates and governments for purposes of disseminating required information about the Bank.
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt for the opportunity.
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim

cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 
Reference Number: SFBLR29

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Bank to deploy CANEX Creations Incorporated, including development of market assessment study, business plan, and investment strategy for the development, acquisition, and commercialization of African intellectual property.
• Undertake the preliminary operationalization of the company- phasing of operations across sectors. This will include preparing and executing Annual Work Plans and Budgets for the implementation of the company’s objectives, derived from the Intra-African Trade Strategy and the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s approval.
• Engage with various stakeholders in the African IP space (public, private and civil society) at the national, regional, and continental level and develop partnerships to establish and implement the IP company.
• Identify a partnership strategy that allows the Bank to identify and collaborate with foreign entities already working on the continent securing various forms of intellectual property.
• Identify the IP company’s stakeholders (IP creators, investors, foreign entities with IP on the continent, etc.) and actively secure mandates, MoUs and collaboration agreements for executing initiatives aimed at achieving the goals of the IP company.
• Seek out initial investment opportunities that can be tested on a pilot basis for proof of concept.
• Support the creation, aggregation and commercialisation of the Bank’s current and future content, the negotiation of IP ownership/control with consultants, artistes and other authors involved in the content production and the obtention of the necessary approvals and clearances needed to commercialise the content.            
• As may be delegated by Senior Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Law, Business Management/Administration, International Development, or a related field or substantial experience in the mentioned field.
• Deep knowledge of intellectual property and Africa's creatives and cultural industries. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and tech industries will be an added advantage.
• The ability to design implementation and rollout strategy plans for businesses.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated critical research and strategy development skills.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of national, regional, and international trade facilitation bodies and national governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to high level technical and professional audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate.

General Professional Experience

Required:

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in the intellectual property and/or creative industries with a focus on:
  • Commercialization of Ips.
  • Acquisition of Ips.
  • Funding IP development and acquisition.
  • IP protection.
• Solid experience in the design/implementation of IP-focused programmes.
• Demonstrated experience of working with SMEs, Governments, financial institutions, regulators, legislators, judiciary etc., in facilitating the growth of the IP businesses in Africa’s creatives and cultural industries, pharmaceutical and biotech industries and tech industry.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with IP-focused African business in the diaspora.
• Demonstrated geographical scope necessary to support the work of the IP company in all African countries.

Specific Professional Experience

Required:

• Proven strong critical research skills and experience.
• Skills and proven experience in planning and strategy development is a must.
• Good overall planning, implementation, coordination, production and presentation of plans and reports.
• Very good reputation with an international track record.
• Proven experience in supporting implementation of business strategy.
• Proven track record in the acquisition of IP.
• Experience and familiarity with local and regional IP laws in Africa.
• Strong record of enforcement of IP.
• Experience in intellectual property law and businesses in the following areas:
  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Patents
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Franchising
  • Competition
  • Licensing
  • Social media and e-Commerce
  • Filing, registration and enforcement of IP in all African countries, the regional offices (OAPI and ARIPO), and in all relevant foreign jurisdictions.
  • IP distribution
  • Valuation of IP
• Responsiveness and accessibility to IP creators and clients of the IP company.

Preferred:

• Previous working or research experience in Africa’s creatives and cultural industries, pharmaceutical and/or biotech industries and tech industries would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of, and experience in monetizing intellectual property would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in working with financial institutions would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience of successfully undertaking similar support roles providing high level advice to corporate entities in Africa.
• Large network of IP business stakeholders operating in Africa and in the diaspora.

Contractual information:

• 1-year consultancy contract – renewable.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Scott Fraser

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: FDSSC01

Job Description:

Our client who specializes in strategy consulting and project financing is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their team based in Dakar.  They have carried out +50 missions in Senegal and West Africa for around 30 clients since 2020 and their mission is to accelerate value creation in Africa by supporting a limited number of clients through three centers of expertise: Strategy consulting; Financial advice & PPPs (Public-Private Partnership).

Responsibilities:

• You will actively participate in the execution of the missions entrusted to us by our clients and in the running of the firm.
• Develop the methodology for carrying out the missions, be the guarantor of their smooth technical progress and be able to manage several in parallel (2 to 3) in perfect autonomy and in good understanding with the management of the project.
• Supervise a team of consultants and evaluate them at the end of each mission.
• Work as a team to solve highly complex "business" problems of States and national and multinational companies (strategic development plan, structuring of a PPP, strategic due-diligence, fundraising, market research, etc.).
• Present the work to decision-makers by conveying all the key messages.
• Conduct quantitative, sectoral and financial analyzes and write business plans and info-memos.
• Participate in the drafting of analyzes and recommendations made to clients.
• Carry out documentary research and participate in the drafting of technical notes.
• Participate in the recruitment process and in writing publications for decision-makers.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master's in Finance (Bac +5) or an international MBA.
• At least 4 to 6 years' experience in strategy consulting , private equity, investment banking.
• Advanced mastery of Excel (modeling) and PowerPoint.
• You are dynamic and have an entrepreneurial spirit; you have good business sense; you know how to show initiative, rigor, organization and have an eye for detail.
• You have a culture of results and want to develop your skills by working on complex projects.
• You know how to work in complete flexibility in a stimulating environment where priorities adapt to the challenges posed.
• A fluency in oral and written French and English.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Fabio Da Silva Faria at fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Fabio Da Silva Faria

Management Consultant

CA Fiannce

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however

Reference Number: JA-SR-013

Job Description: 

Support business and IT operations through administration, monitoring and analysis of master data and master data relationships. Ensure master data integrity in SAP systems as well as maintaining the processes to support the data quality.

Experience

• 5 – 7 years proven formal experience in SAP Master Data management and governance
• SAP S4/Hana, SuccessFactors and Netweaver experience

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or Science

Knowledge

• Understanding the full SAP security Systems Development Project Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Best practice in SAP master data management and governance
• SAP master data elements
• Financial/Banking Systems
• Proficiency in MS Excel for analysis of large data sets through formulas and macros
• Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to jadams@caglobalint.com .

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable position

Reference Number: JA-SB-010

Job Description: 

There is an exciting opportunity for a focused and dynamic individual in one of the leading international legal practices in Africa. Currently operating in Africa and Germany. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg with over 200 lawyers and business advisors operating across 54 African countries, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm assists corporations, financial institutions and governmental entities with their critical business, regulatory and legal issues both regionally and internationally.

The Law Group is looking for senior associates with experience in the following areas:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy
• Corporate and Commercial
• Taxation and Investment
• Banking and Finance

The company is looking for a candidate who has experience in the Energy sector (preferential), but other sectors could translate such as banking and finance, mining, corporate and commercial, etc. The candidate will be based in Pointe-Noire but will be required to travel extensively across the continent and Europe to assist clients with agreements and negotiations. International transaction experience with global corporations, banks, governmental institutions etc. is essential. The candidate will be required to also lead a team of associates if required.

Experience

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer in an international law firm
• Can build and maintain relationships with large clients and governmental institutions
• Be able to lead and manage multiple teams of legal professionals in different jurisdictions
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be highly organized and able to prioritize and manage workload
• Possess leadership qualities, analytical and practical problem-solving skills
• Be able to think outside-the-box and work under pressure
• Be comfortable with working in a multicultural setting

• Fluency in written and spoken French & English
• The position will require extensive international travel.

Qualifications

• LLB
• LLM or MBA would be advantageous

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to jadams@caglobalint.com .

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable position

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Reference Number: JABLR005

• The primary role of the position holder will be to support the business development team(s) by managing the entire credit review process, including the consistent application of the Bank’s risk management guidelines through the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of minimizing bad loans.
• Review of client’s requests/proposals to ensure they meet the Bank’s eligibility criteria, culture and industry trends.
• Review, analyze and sensitize of supporting Financial Models.
• Review the indicative term sheets
• Assist with development of terms of reference, commercial, insurance and environmental due diligence for requested facility
• The position holder will be expected to implement a best practice credit risk assessment process for all transactional loans in different countries across different sectors. This will entail a good grasp of how these markets operate and therefore what criteria is relevant and critical for assessment. The position holder will also be able to demonstrate a sound competence in understanding the risk profiles conferred by different types and levels of security and will be able to constructively suggest mitigants to protect the interests of the bank.
• The position holder will work closely with Origination and Product teams in originating and structuring bespoke complex transactions to ensure a common understanding of the request and its risks and to verify that the PAM and CAM submitted reflect a true and accurate account of the proposal under consideration.
• The position holder will also develop, coach, and provide day to day guidance in his area of expertise to colleagues within the Credit Assessment department and elsewhere within the bank.

Responsibilities:

• Credit Management:
  • Thorough assessment of transactions along with the Bank’s wide range of products.
  • Review of creditworthiness and risks associated with potential business transactions with appropriate tools and models, with a view to providing mitigants to identified risks and product offerings to corporates involved in the Commodity sector.
  • Preparation of appropriate credit memos with recommendations on the creditworthiness of given transactions, bearing in mind the Bank’s laid out credit policy and procedures.
  • Presentation and defence of the credit memos to the Credit Committee and incorporation of amendments that may be suggested thereto.
  • Opening and managing customer credit files for each transaction to ensure consistency in application of credit assessments.
  • Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans impacting different sectors, covering all aspects of the Bank’s business cycle as espoused in the Bank’s strategic plan.
  • Periodic review of the Bank’s loan portfolio in line with the requirements of the Bank’s credit policies and procedures.
  • Periodic review of the performance of obligors to which the Bank has exposure, including borrowers and guarantors.
  • Prepare regular reports for Management
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

• Facility Setup:
  • Work closely with Client Relations, the Product teams and Banking Operation’s Commodity Unit throughout the credit risk assessment process lifecycle providing constructive feedback and recommendations on facility structures.
  • Provide a cross-check to the completed facility documentation to ensure the documented terms of the transaction reflect the expectations of the credit approval.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master’s degree in business Administration or Economics.
• Minimum 8 years’ work experience.
• A professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance will be an added advantage.
• Sound experience of at least 7 years with an established organization and demonstrable competence in:
  • Assessing and providing constructive challenge on the structuring of transactions offered to clients via bilateral or syndicated/Club arrangements (to assess third-party as well as primary obligor risk and to understand and assess related product risk from use of trade instruments and commodity or structured trade finance offerings.
  • Assessment of FI’s, Commodity traders / corporates.

• Must have an understanding of international trade and trade finance rules, including International Chamber of Commerce Rules of international trade (UCP, URDG, etc.).
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments.
• Willingness to travel and to work the hours required to achieve the Bank's objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals

Contractual information:

• Permanent
• Willing and able to relocate to Yaoundé, Cameroon
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Jamie Adams

jadams@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance

Reference Number: JA-TMLF-001

Job Description: 

Take responsibility for the quality control and quality assurance in the Transaction teams by establishing, maintaining, and monitoring of the complete quality assurance processes and systems and that deviations are reported timeously. The role advises and assist with establishing standards and procedures and undertakes audit functions.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver customer experience excellence aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Build professional long-term relationships with customers based on trust that builds the brand
• Collect and interrogate information and feedback to ensure full understanding of customer needs
• to deliver a quality service
• Deliver service that exceeds customer expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate
• solution selection and application
• Provide customers with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability
• Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance, and practice standards across the business
• Maintain knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements
• Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by organisation and review in response to audit findings and changes
• Develops an unerstanding of risks and risk management approaches
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialisation and identify risks
• Educates others and makes suggestions for improvements
• Networks and participates in specialist risk forums where required
• Implement, monitor, and control business processes according to quality standards; policy; and compliance and governance requirements in area of accountability
• Ensure the development, alignment, mapping, and implementation of end-to-end processes aligned to the customer journey map
• Research, enable and consult on improvements and opportunities to harness technology and platform enablement
• Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy
• Monitor customer feedback reports and align processes to maximise efficiencies
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities
• Provide input into the development of the business area tactical strategy in achievement of the overall business strategy
• Develop and implement an area operational plan in achievement of Business objectives
• Provide input on operational aspects of new deals and structures
• Once a deal is signed, provide support in implementing legal agreements
• Support with the management of operational breakdowns and resolve escalated queries
• Provide assistance with internal and external audits Take responsibility for Risk Register
• Accurate checking of daily work
• Check and sign off work performed in the area against relevant processes
• Reduce the type of checking items we do (consider high risk and high value)
• Accurate recording of errors
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate relevant processes
• Problems are timeously identified, prioritised, and resolved
• Operational Feedback Dashboard - nature of errors identified and addressed with stakeholders
• Processes streamlined, enhanced, and improved
• Check and sign-off work performed in the area, against relevant process/es
• Review and analyse relevant processes, documentation, and data quality
• Identify gaps against functional requirements and standards
• Recommend solutions to business, whilst taking fraud and risk into account
• Implement solutions into business frameworks accordingly
• Assess quality service standards of individuals, team, and the business unit
• Participate in internal forums and projects when required, acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Monitor call and email quality in accordance with agreed quality assurance standards
• Monitor core processes and ensure that correct procedures are followed within defined SLA standards Monitor and report on workflow efficiencies and effectiveness
• Process and resolve disputes and/or enquiries timeously and accurately
• Assist the team in finding the most appropriate solutions to challenges that may arise
• Monitor and evaluate existing processes in order to create greater efficiencies, whilst maintaining/improving quality, mitigating risks and adhering to compliance requirements
• Identify and monitor errors with the intent to eliminate their occurrences
• Identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for automation of processes whilst maintaining quality Drive innovation across the functional area for constant improvements
• Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address own development need
• Prepare a personal development plan with management to implement and review as required
• Monitor own progress against development plan and measure impact of results
• Promote teamwork and inclusivity amongst team members and demonstrates behaviours that respect diversity
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year Degree with a preference in Finance or Commerce
• Any professional certification or Master’s will be advantageous
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 1 - 2 years ideally at a junior specialist level
• Understand the construct of the legal agreements and the terminology used
• Experience and understanding of booking deals in ACBS and the subsequent servicing of the deal
• Must have the ability to extract the relevant information required for Day 1 booking as well as the lifecycle events to service the deal
• Ability to extract and record both Financial and Non-Financial information pertaining to the deal
• Critical view of data quality
• Understand the downstream impacts of the Day 1 booking on Finance, Risk and Credit to ensure completeness and accuracy on Day 1
• Understand the lifecycle events impact on Finance Risk and Credit to ensure completeness and accuracy throughout the deal lifecycle

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to jadams@caglobalint.com .

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable position

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Reference Number: FDSBLR020

The position holder will be expected to implement a best practice commodity trade finance credit risk assessment process for commodity traders and commodity producers as well as for individual transactional loans whether for Oil & Energy, Metals & Mining. This will entail a good grasp of how these markets operate and therefore what criteria is relevant and critical for assessment. The position holder will also be able to demonstrate a sound competence in understanding the risk profiles conferred by different types and levels of security and will be able to constructively suggest mitigants to protect the interests of the bank.

Responsibilities: 

• Credit Management:
  • Assessment of Oil and Gas Reserve Base Lending, Oil and Gas Contract Finance, Downstream Commodity Trading and Power, Oil and Gas license bids; Asset Finance (drilling rigs, tankers, tugboats, offshore support vessels) transactions along with the Bank’s wide range of products.
  • Review of creditworthiness and risks associated with potential business transactions with appropriate tools and models, with a view to providing mitigants to identified risks for mining, oil and gas loans and product offerings to corporates involved in the Commodity sector.
  • Preparation of appropriate credit memos with recommendations on the creditworthiness of given transactions, bearing in mind the Bank’s laid out credit policy and procedures.
  • Presentation and defense of the credit memos to the Credit Committee and incorporation of amendments that may be suggested thereafter.
  • Opening and managing customer credit files for each transaction to ensure consistency in application of credit assessments.
  • Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans impacting oil and gas transactions, covering all aspects of the Bank’s business cycle as espoused in the Bank’s strategic plan.
  • Periodic review of the Bank’s mining, oil and gas loan portfolio in line with the requirements of the Bank’s credit policies and procedures.
  • Periodic review of the performance of obligors to which the Bank has mining, oil and gas  exposure, including borrowers and guarantors.
  • Prepare regular reports for Management as may be required.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

• Facility Setup:
  • Work closely with Client Relations, the Product teams and Banking Operation’s Commodity Unit throughout the credit risk assessment process lifecycle providing constructive feedback and recommendations on facility structures.
  • Provide a cross-check to the completed facility documentation to ensure the documented terms of the transaction reflect the expectations of the credit approval.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A first degree in Engineering from a recognized University, and a Master's degree in business Administration or Economics.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience with at least 5 years in oil and gas with modelling background.
• A professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance will be an added advantage.
• Sound experience of at least 7 years with an established organization and demonstrable competence in:
  • Assessing and providing constructive challenge on the structuring of oil and gas transactions offered to clients via bilateral or syndicated/Club arrangements (to assess third-party as well as primary obligor risk and to understand and assess related product risk from use of trade instruments and commodity or structured trade finance offerings.
  • Assessment of Commodity traders / corporates.
  • Knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the commodity trade finance market and the participants in major regions of Africa.
• Must have an understanding of international trade and trade finance rules, including International Chamber of Commerce Rules of international trade (UCP, URDG, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments.
• Willingness to travel and to work the hours required to achieve the Bank's objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• 1 Year Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 16th September 2022

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Fabio Da Silva Faria at fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Fabio Da Silva Faria

fdasilvafaria@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance

Reference Number: AAL0058

Job Description:

 My client (or the "Fund") is a new pan-African infrastructure private equity fund established with a vision to positively contribute to economic growth and development of the African continent, and a goal of investing profitably, responsibly, and sustainably in infrastructure projects and services. The Fund is anchored by African institutional investors and is targeting like-minded Investors whose interests and investments in Africa are aligned. The Fund is managed by an experienced Investment Team, with an Investment Committee deeply rooted in Africa and with strong expertise on the continent.

The Fund is conceived to be a 12-year closed-ended fund targeting US$500 million of capital commitments to be raised over multiple closings, and investing in target sectors including Power & Energy, Transport & Logistics, Water & Sanitation, and Digital & Social infrastructure. 

The IAF makes private equity investments into late-stage projects, growth companies and platform businesses, alongside lead sponsors and entrepreneurs. 

Responsibilities:

• Work across a wide range of infrastructure sectors including power, midstream gas, transportation, water, digital and social infrastructure
• Contribute to all aspects of the investment process from origination, due diligence, and execution to portfolio management
• Evaluate prospective investment opportunities across several markets
• Supervise and check the building of complex financial models, and provide training and support for junior members of the investment team
• Participate in the preparation of deal presentations and investment memos and other investment documentation
• Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
• Execute equity investments into financially closed projects as well as platforms and growth opportunities, with a strong focus on achieving commensurate risk adjusted returns
• Participate in negotiations for investment documents (Shareholders Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, project debt agreements and other relevant agreements) and manage transaction documentation and execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global infrastructure companies, sponsors, banks, multilateral institutions, and external consultants to further develop the sector
• Monitor current portfolio companies and perform analysis of potential exit opportunities

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Focused and rigorous 4+ years prior experience in private equity investing or investment banking at a top investment bank (M&A, Power & Utilities, Telecommunications/Digital, or Leveraged Finance experience preferred)
• Prior equity investment role on multiple live completed transactions is a must
• Demonstrated academic excellence
• Undergraduate degree from a top tier academic institution
• MBA or MSc Finance from top tier school, or equivalent
• Strong commitment to Africa - whether it be origin or a demonstrated long-term interest/focus in developing a career in Africa 

Benefits and Contractual information:

Salary to attract the best (French is a plus)

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Angus Lewis at alewis@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Angus Lewis

Principal Consultant

Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: KMCDT01

Job Description:

A leading independent financial services provider specializing in offshore investment solutions, financial planning, and integrated wealth management, is currently looking for Financial Advisors to join their fast-growing team. The company has established offices throughout Zimbabwe, and the African continent.

The ideal candidate will deliver personalized holistic financial advice to help clients work toward their long-term financial goals. They should be able to attract; acquire and retain clients by providing quality advice and recommending appropriate solutions to address any financial gaps identified and provide after sales services to ensure client retention; increase market share and to achieve the overall business objectives and long-term viability.

Responsibilities:

• Establish professional client relationships
• Assess the financial planning needs of individuals and help them with investments and insurance decisions
• Build your own long-term insurance and investment portfolio
• Prospect for new clients through various means to ensure good pipeline of business
• Develop and present financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives
• Monitor and review the financial planning recommendations.
• Adhering to all quality standards and measures. Complying with all the necessary legislative and regulatory requirements
• Achieving/Exceeding targets consistently in line with management targets
• Being an ambassador for the brand by living our company values in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field (Advantageous) NQF 5
• RE5, COB, NQF5 120 credits (or studying towards this)
• 3+ years of financial industry experience
• Candidate must have a good understanding of Investments & Long-term Insurance
• Excellent interpersonal skills / Networking skills
• Own transport

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Magnussen at Kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kyle Magnussen

Recruitment Specialist       

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Director Communications (Private Equity) – Casablanca, Morocco

Reference Number: AAL0041

Job Description:

To Lead and manage the groups communication strategy in support of its mission to African economic growth and development through investments in infrastructure. This is a critical role whose focus is to lead the strategic direction of communications including public relations digital strategy, stakeholder management, marketing and internal and external communications ensuring that all are aligned with the group’s overall strategy and mandate.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement the Group communications strategy to support the delivery of its corporate objectives by delivering impactful communications campaigns
• Lead strategic communications for the Group, including portfolio companies/ projects, where required
• Develop and shape the Groups’ brand and visual identity and manage and enhance our brand equity with guidance from the COO and CEO
• Lead and manage a team of professionals in the execution of the communications strategy and action plans
• Execute strategic communications projects (e.g.website development, special communications initiatives)
• Negotiate requisite agreements with service providers and monitor the delivery of services and products accordingly
• Develop and manage the communications budget, allocating resources

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A strong track record of relevant and progressive experience (including being in a managerial position) in senior communications fields (corporate, non-profit and/or foundation) including public relations, journalism, marketing or related area
• Strong network of media outlets and ability to work well with representatives from its different sectors across Africa and international markets that are key to the Group activities
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement and monitor mass communication programs and campaigns
• Media relations training and experience, with the ability to detect and monitor emerging media interest in a matter and manage issues of media interest that affect the Groups and its diverse audiences
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, with a portfolio demonstrating published works and high-level creative, thoughtful and polished multi-media communications collateral (print, audio, video, digital)
• Exceptional stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to handle critical and sensitive situations
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Interest in the Group’s mission, strategy and values
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong intellectual and analytical abilities
• Diligent and process oriented
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop staff
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels
• Culturally sensitive and able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Internationally Competitive to attract the best
• Tax Free

If you wish to apply for the position please follow the application link.

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Name & Surname Angus Lewis

Position Principal Consultant

Division Name Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.