Manager, Communications & Events at the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.

The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government in August, 1994. It has branch offices in Harare, Abuja and Abidjan and will open an East Africa branch office shortly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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.