Head, Corporate Communications at Unified Payments

Unified Payment Services Limitedis Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Communications

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust and effective execution roadmap for events management (Strategy)
• Create and plan event(s) to foster networking opportunities. Determine strategic opportunities for success that may include sponsorships, speaking engagements, roundtable discussions, breakout, innovative session, and more.
• Collaborate and coordinate with subsidiaries in the planning and production of events and sponsorships as applies for each business.
• Maintain group wide calendar of events and sponsorship activities,
• Implement a system that enables mid- and long-term planning and effective execution of event and sponsorship for the company.
• Manage group wide calendar of activities and events to ensure harmony and efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate branding at all events
• Source and promote opportunities to drive awareness, sales opportunities, improve brand perception to strengthen Unified Payments’ image.
• Plan, organize and drive various CRS initiatives for the enhancement of the Group’s performance, including timely disclosure of our CRS performance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute CRS programs as well as conduct periodic assessments to determine outcomes and effectiveness.
• Maintain the security of all information entrusted with you, and ensure full compliance with all principles and policies in the UP Handbook.
• Any other related responsibilities are required as assigned Public Relations
• Write and distribute Press Releases.
• Organize media parleys and maintain good media relations for the organization
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR periodic PR reports
• Prevent, mitigate and manage PR issues

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or any other related field 
• Relevant professional membership is desirable.
• 7- 10 years of quality experience in a similar role.
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understand global principles and practices for this role
• Able to drive events outcomes with end-to-end technology.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Enterprise tools
• Good knowledge and understanding of general marketing concepts.
• Prior experience managing a team is important.
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good writing and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.