Senior Communications & PR Officer

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is a Pan-African financial institution dedicated to empowering SMEs by providing financial guarantees and capacity-building support, fostering economic growth and stability.

We are seeking a Group Director, Communications & Public Relations to develop and implement AGF’s communication strategies, ensuring the organization maintains a strong and credible reputation across key stakeholders. This strategic role involves overseeing brand management, media relations, digital engagement, and corporate communications to enhance AGF’s visibility and impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies to align with AGF’s brand positioning and stakeholder engagement goals.
• Ensure brand consistency across internal and external communications, including emails, proposals, and presentations.
• Oversee content creation and publication of key communication materials in collaboration with agencies and designers.
• Manage corporate messaging by writing, editing, and reviewing reports, press releases, speeches, and other materials.
• Lead AGF’s digital and social media presence by developing and implementing engagement strategies.
• Maintain strong media relations by coordinating press engagements, tracking media coverage, and responding to inquiries.
• Plan and execute corporate events to enhance brand awareness and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Key Outputs

• Brand & Reputation Management: Strengthen AGF’s brand positioning and credibility through strategic communication efforts.
• Optimized Digital Strategy: Drive innovation in AGF’s digital presence, enhancing social media and online engagement.
• Enhanced Media Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with media outlets to maximize AGF’s visibility.
• Effective Stakeholder Communication: Develop communication frameworks that enhance AGF’s relationships with partners, investors, and the public.
• Successful Event Execution: Deliver high-impact events that reinforce AGF’s mission and brand identity.