Senior Associate - Marketing, Events & Communication

About the role

The Senior Associate, Marketing, Events & Communications leads the events and strategic engagement function end-to-end. The role owns the planning and delivery of the Corporation's own and third-party events, sponsorships and protocol, working closely with media relations, digital and the wider marketing function to strengthen AFC's brand and stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the events strategy, maintain the annual events calendar and lead concept development and agenda design
• Plan and deliver high-profile events such as AGMs, shareholder convenings, forums, roundtables, ministerial and bilateral engagements, and executive and staff events, coordinating logistics, speakers, production and on-site management
• Manage external vendors, venues and agencies, support budget planning and vendor negotiations, and lead post-event reporting
• Identify and negotiate conference sponsorships and speaking opportunities, tracking their return on investment
• Handle protocol and stakeholder engagement, including invitations, guest lists, VVIP coordination and coordination of senior leadership participation
• Oversee event materials, prepare briefing notes and talking points for executives, and develop and deliver marketing campaigns for events
• Coordinate events with media relations and digital communications, tailor messaging for investors, government agencies, partners and community stakeholders, and contribute to press materials and thought leadership

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Events Management, Journalism or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in events management, strategic engagement, communications or related roles
• Experience in finance, infrastructure, development finance or related sectors preferred
• Professional certifications in Events Management and/or Project Management advantageous; proficiency in French or other relevant languages is an advantage

Required skills

• End-to-end event management, project management and budget management
• Vendor and agency management, sponsorship and partnership management with ROI measurement
• Protocol management and stakeholder engagement with senior government and institutional stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and benefits package
• International exposure and regular travel (typically one to two trips per quarter)
• Opportunities to represent AFC at regional and international events and to work on infrastructure, industrial and technology projects across Africa
• Collaborative, high-performing team and significant ownership and career development opportunities