🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) – 3 Positions

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Communications & Events

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Working time: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Assistant Manager, Events will support the planning, coordination, and execution of Afreximbank’s corporate and strategic events.
• Working within the Communications and Events Management team, the incumbent will help deliver engaging, impactful, and brand-consistent events that advance the Bank’s mandate of promoting African trade.
• The role involves both logistical execution and strategic coordination, with opportunities to influence the digital and virtual transformation of the Bank’s events.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Coordination:

• Support the development and implementation of the Bank’s communication strategy with a focus on events.
• Coordinate the conceptualization, design, and execution of major Bank 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
  • Webinars, roadshows, internal events, and third-party engagements.

Execution & Logistics:

• Oversee end-to-end event logistics: venue management, program coordination, vendor negotiations, invitations, speaker engagement, and guest services.
• Ensure brand consistency and effective delivery across all elements, including branding, guest management, and exhibitions.
• Prepare post-event evaluations, performance analytics, and reporting for internal stakeholders.

Internal & External Engagement:

• Liaise with senior management, external partners, and government officials for high-level coordination.
• Manage external agencies (event planners, branding agencies, media partners) to execute top-tier events.
• Coordinate with HR and Internal Communications for staff seminars, training sessions, internal retreats, and cross-departmental initiatives.

Digital & Media Integration:

• Design and implement creative digital features for interactive and virtual events.
• Collaborate with social media and digital teams to maximize visibility of events across platforms.
• Coordinate media coverage, including interviews and scheduling with local and international media.

Budget & Branding Oversight:

• Manage event budgets, including vendor selection, pricing, and financial oversight.
• Ensure adherence to the Bank’s corporate brand policy across all events and visual touchpoints.
• Maintain an image repository and archival system for promotional and historical use.

Innovation & Impact:

• Research and apply event production best practices to elevate audience experience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver content, messaging, and digital elements for key initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver external virtual events, including online participation by the President or Management.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s and postgraduate Degree in Event Management, Mass Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a leading organization (preferably international), with proven expertise in large-scale, multi-sectoral event management.
• Hands-on experience in both in-person and virtual event planning and delivery.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills in English or French (knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is a plus)
• Cross-cultural awareness and experience working in a pan-African or international environment
• Deep understanding of branding, media engagement, and stakeholder relationship management
• Strong digital proficiency and familiarity with virtual event platforms
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours during peak event periods.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Self-starter with a strong customer focus and collaborative work ethic
• Innovative, solutions-oriented mindset with a calm demeanor under pressure
• Highly professional with integrity, discretion, and a passion for excellence.

Application Closing Date
13th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Afreximbank@robertwalters.com using “Assistant Manager, Events” as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Manager, Communications & Events

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Working time: Full-time

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

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Afreximbank@robertwalters.com using “Manager, Events” as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Analyst, Regional Operations (Francophone West Africa Regional Office), Client Relations

Reference: AN-RO-FWAF-2025
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Working time: Part-time

Job Summary

• The Analyst, Regional Operations (FWAF Regional Office) provides essential administrative, secretarial, protocol, and business support services to ensure the effective functioning of Afreximbank’s West Africa Regional Office, based in Abidjan.
• Reporting to the Regional Chief Operating Officer (RCOO), the role supports both internal branch operations and external representation duties, while also assisting in business development performance tracking and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support:

• Serve as Personal Assistant to the RCOO, managing calendar, correspondence, meetings, travel arrangements, and preparation for engagements.
• Draft communications and correspondence on behalf of the RCOO.
• Coordinate branch workflow between internal teams, headquarters, clients, and external service providers.

Document Management & Reporting:

• Maintain standardized document management, filing, and archiving systems in both hard and electronic formats.
• Support monthly performance reviews, data reporting, and compilation of business development materials.
• Prepare and format official documentation including reports, presentations, memos, and term sheets.

Business Support & Marketing:

• Assist with the preparation of the regional strategic and marketing plans.
• Support client relationship officers with logistics, correspondence, event planning, and general business development activities.
• Manage and update the branch resource center and marketing material stock.

Office & Events Management:

• Oversee front desk services, guest reception, and event logistics for meetings, conferences, and roadshows.
• Manage all office mail and courier services, meeting room bookings, and internal event logistics.
• Coordinate corporate travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with Bank policy and high service standards.

Protocol & Diplomatic Services

• Handle processing and renewal of diplomatic IDs, permits, visas, airport passes, and official clearances for staff and delegations.
• Coordinate with government bodies and embassies, ensuring diplomatic protocols are followed for incoming/outgoing staff and VIP guests.
• Manage clearances for diplomatic shipments and arrange high-level reception protocols.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, or related discipline from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Up to 1 year of professional experience, preferably in financial services or an international organization.
• Proficiency with CRM systems like Salesforce, and strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Languages:

• Fluent in English with working knowledge of French or Arabic; fluency in multiple Afreximbank official languages is a plus.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: Afreximbank@robertwalters.com using "Analyst, Regional Operations (FWAF Regional Office)” as the subject of the email.