Job Opportunity at Welcome2Africa International

Employment Nigeria 12-Aug-2017 ABUJA , Agriculture Administrative

Welcome2Africa International a private sector development company committed to the positive economic growth of Africa.

POSITION : Blended Finance Expert - Senior Program Officer/Conference Producer

DESCRIPTION

Someone with a sound understanding and practical insights to Blended finance, to support the content and the program of our 5th Edition of our Agrique Africa Investment Summit, scheduled to take place March 2018 in Brussels. (AAIS2018)
The 5th Edition of the Agrique Africa Investment Summit, follows on from previous events held in London, Ghana, Nigeria and Germany. The purpose of these summits have been to create an environment where investors, donors, financiers and key Agribusiness stakeholders can gain a better understanding of the intricacies of investing in Africa’s Agribusiness sector.
This edition will focus on Blended finance. Agriculture in Africa, is inherently seen as a risky sector, but to reduce the risk for investors Blended finance poses as a possible solution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Highlight possible sponsors and support the marketing of sponsorship opportunities for events and supervising the work of sales and marketing staff
Plan for a post-conference internal and external reports
Write the conference programme and to attend to all matters relating to and/or ancillary to the successful conducting of the event.
Onsite Attendance- Attending events to ensure excellent delivery and smooth running on the day. Often this will include opening your conference. This is an opportunity to represent the company and to network with key players and speakers within the sector.
Document and disseminate program outlines prior to the summit.
Monitor program's operations with respect to timeline.
Submit a weekly report to the senior project officer
Develop and manage program objectives and strategies for a successful summit.
Identification of and making contact with key speakers for the conference.
Invitation of speakers - securing their profiles and pictures
Keep up-to date with relevant market information that our target audience will find valuable, and supporting in the marketing and communication effort.
Assist with pre-logistics and post-logistics planning of the mission.
Creating and managing the program in line with the vision, goals and objective of AAIS2018.
Creation and preparation of conference content and agenda for AAIS2018
Identify and invite speakers maintaining communication throughout the conference production cycle AAIS2018.
Assist with undertaking other duties as directed by senior project officer and project director.
Any other duties the employer may assign to you, having regard to your skills, training and experience.

The Candidate

Capable and friendly with strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Ability to take over existing matters and hit the ground running.
Must be organised and disciplined and have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Be mobile and willing to travel within the country and outside of the country
Good understanding of Africa’s Agribusiness Sector
Have some corporate experience
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
Use your own initiative is essential you will be required to work with minimal supervision at times
Be computer literate as use of databases / IT systems is essential.
Communications skills (verbal and written) are essential.
Be fluent in English and either Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa (Knowledge of all 3 would be beneficial)

How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and a cover letter to: hr@welcome2africa.org

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