About the Role
The Senior Associate, Marketing, Events & Communication will lead AFC’s events and strategic engagement function end-to-end. The role owns the planning and delivery of the Corporation’s convened and third-party events, sponsorships and protocol, ensuring every engagement strengthens AFC’s brand, deepens stakeholder relationships and advances its strategic priorities. The role is responsible for events strategy, flawless delivery, event communications and marketing, and post-event impact and works closely with media relations, digital and the wider marketing function to maximize the visibility and reach of AFC’s engagements across African and global markets.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Events Management, Journalism or a related discipline.
A minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in events management, strategic engagement or related roles, preferably within the finance, infrastructure, development or related sectors.
Professional certifications in events or project management are advantageous.
Proficiency in French or other languages relevant to AFC’s markets is an advantage.
Proven ability to manage events end-to-end, from concept through delivery to post-event evaluation.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
Demonstrated budget management and vendor negotiation skills.
Strong protocol, stakeholder and relationship management skills, including engagement with senior government and institutional stakeholders.
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the composure to deliver under pressure.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across teams and external partners.
Results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to sustainability and a sound understanding of the African infrastructure and development landscape.
Proactive problem-solver with sound judgement and discretion.
Timely, high-quality delivery of events aligned to AFC’s annual events calendar.
Measurable increase in AFC’s visibility and stakeholder engagement through its events and sponsorships.
Demonstrable return on investment from sponsorships and event partnerships.
Positive stakeholder and leadership feedback on the quality and impact of AFC’s events.
Effective integration of events with media and digital channels to extend reach.