Communication Officer

Job Title

Communication Officer

Report To
Chief Executive Officer’s Office
Job Summary

EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING is a ‘AAA’ rated specialized infrastructure credit guarantee institution backed by the Benin and across the globe 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 Benin and across the globe.

EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’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 Benin and across the globen debt capital markets. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING operates in Benin and across the globe on a commercial basis with private sector governance and mainly supports brownfield
operating infrastructure companies. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING 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

EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING is a ‘AAA’ rated specialized infrastructure credit guarantee institution backed by the Benin and across the globe 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 Benin and across the globe. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’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 Benin and across the globen debt capital markets. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING operates in Benin and across the globe on a commercial basis with private sector governance and mainly supports brownfield operating infrastructure companies. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING 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.

Job Responsibilities

The Communication Officer (Consultant) will be required to provide the following Services in connection with the Engagement:
  • 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 EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING 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 EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING 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 EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING 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 EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING communication
  • Ensure timely and regular updates to EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’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

Candidates for the Communication Consultants’ role should meet the following requirements:
  • 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 EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING 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