Head - Internal Communications, Sponsorship, Events and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Unified Payment Services Limited

UP otherwise known as Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria's premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. UP 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 - Internal Communications, Sponsorship, Events and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Internal communications strategy and policies.
• Ensure communication of the department’s strategic direction and objectives to all staff.
• Contribute to the overall achievement of the organization’s mission & vision through effective staff engagement. Responsible for executive staff profiling and management on internal channels
• Ensure that individual/teamwork and attitude reflect the tenets of the organisations culture and values.
• Keep abreast of global best practices and make recommendations on how they impact the unit’s role. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Develop a strategic plan for ensuring staff alignment with management.
• Support in the planning and development of annual Marketing and Communications activities for the Group
• Enforce brand consistency on all internal channels and platforms Sponsorship, Events and CR&S
• 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 May 2023
• 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, organise 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 IS Handbook
• Any other related responsibilities are required as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 10 - 20 years relevant work experience.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2023.