Brand Communications Officer at Accion Microfinance Bank Limited

Brand Communications Officer at Accion Microfinance Bank Limited. Please read through the job requirements before applying for this position.

Accion Microfinance Bank Limited  – Established in 2006, began operations in May 2007 on license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Our management team comprises seasoned and distinguished professionals from diverse backgrounds complemented by the expertise of our technical partners, ACCION International. At Accion Microfinance Bank our core values, business philosophy and methodology distinguish us as one of the leading microfinance banks in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand Communications Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a road map for Accion MfB’s strategy
• Monitoring the delivery of the brand direction and recommending areas of improvement.
• Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders and build strong advocacy within the ecosystem
• Effectively manage the Bank’s collateral asset and ensure resources are optimally maximized
• Carry out an ongoing competitive content assessment of other related businesses regularly
• Continuously monitor, measure and improve the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Develop the corporate communication and brand management strategy, policies, processes and guidelines and monitor implementation
• Plan and manage public events (roadshows, product launches, customer fora, etc.) and conduct post evaluation and reporting for Management use
• Develop and build content for all marketing materials including newsletters, flyers, website, social media channels etc.
• In charge of providing strategic input and direction for the brand, developing style guides, templates, and other materials, developing non-campaign brands while keeping the Accion MfB’s vision, mission, and objectives in mind
• Develop and reviewing content (press releases, articles, etc.) on all channels on behalf of the Bank
• Planning and execution of all communications and media actions across all channels, including online and social media and offline
• Support with product development, pricing and new product launches as well as developing new business opportunities
• Oversee all the activities of the webmaster and ensure the company’s website is fully operational at all times and complies with brand guideline
• Maintain a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent among others.
• Coordinate the development of appropriate research and monitoring programmes to track brand performance
• Oversee the design and production of marketing collateral and promotional programmes e.g. adverts, online campaigns, corporate websites
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of Accion MfB’s communication and marketing activities on the company’s reputation

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Qualification & Experiences

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communication or any related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate advertising, marketing, and relevant work experience in a complex work environment (preferably marketing/communications/e-commerce).
• Membership of relevant professional body is desirable

Key Performance:

• Excellent Networking & relationship building skills
• Demonstrable project management skills
• Ability to conduct robust research.
• Strong management and leadership
• Strong creativity & innovation with good business acumen

Required Knowledge:

• Brand awareness – A clear understanding of brands and the marketing mix
• Excellent understanding of how to use marketing tools and techniques to increase visibility, profile, and reputation of an organization.
• Strong creativity & innovation with good business acumen
• Proficient with MS Office and other relevant Application

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  

26th January, 2021.