Communication Officer
Communication Officer
InfraCredit is a ‘AAA’ rated specialized infrastructure credit guarantee institution backed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, GuarantCo and InfraCo Africa (Private
Infrastructure Development Group companies), KfW Development Bank, Africa Finance Corporation and African Development Bank to provide local currency guarantees
and mobilize long term debt financing for infrastructure in Nigeria.
InfraCredit’s guarantees act as a catalyst to attract domestic credit from pension funds, insurance firms and other longterm investors into credit-worthy infrastructure projects,
thereby deepening the Nigerian debt capital markets. InfraCredit operates in Nigeria on a commercial basis with private sector governance and mainly supports brownfield
operating infrastructure companies. InfraCredit maintains the highest domestic financial strength ratings accorded to any financial institution by Agusto & Co. and Global Credit
Ratings Co., the two leading domestic credit rating agencies.
Background
Job Responsibilities
- Develop a strategic communication plan for effective brand positioning for Management’s approval.
- Study the corporate strategy document, develop contents for media communication and regularly disseminate same on the website and social media channels
- Coordinate and manage all internal (intranet) and external communication (website, linkedln, press)
- Ensure maximum domestic and international coverage of all InfraCredit activities
- Develop content for media engagements, including thought leadership
- stories/feature articles
- Preparation of quarterly newsletter and ensure distribution of same to the target audience
- Content/script writing for InfaCredit’s social media channels and impact video production
- Develop content for communicating Infrastructure financing seminars involving InfraCredit and coordinating with the graphics team on the accompanying art work
- Preparation of all press releases for capital raising, bond issuances, corporate events/announcements
- Drafting and Publishing of news articles, press releases.
- Coordinate media interviews (visual and print) and publishing same on approved press platforms
- Managing the posts on InfraCredit social media channels and website
- Coordinating the posting of all capacity building and other training activities, pre and post the training on the social media
- Regularly update the mailing distribution list for all InfraCredit communication
- Ensure timely and regular updates to InfraCredit’s intranet and website
- Develop content for public message/greetings on special days/events including International Women’s day, festive periods; coordinating the graphics team for the creatives and posting same on social media channels
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- 3 -5 years’ work experience in Investor Relation and Stakeholders communication.
- An understanding of financial markets, infrastructure projects financing and workings of development finance institution.
- An understanding of the industry and business models and ability to communicate InfraCredit business and strategies to Stakeholders.
- Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving, as well as excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong project management skills, and demonstrated commitment to professional and client service excellence.
- Experience with multitasking efficiently and accurately with little oversight.
- Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high quality work products