ENHANCING FINANCIAL INNOVATION & ACCESS (EFINA)
We are an independent, professional non-profit company established in 2008 that supports innovation in order to create better access to formal financial services and a more inclusive financial sector in Nigeria. We focus on three key areas:
Creating and disseminating credible market information on the Nigerian financial sector
Supporting projects which will augment the development of Innovative Inclusive Financial Services for the unbanked and under-banked through our Innovation Fund
Engaging in policy related advocacy and catalyzing the banking industry to promote financial inclusion
To complement our existing team of professionals, we are seeking to fill the following vacancies:
OPERATIONS MANAGER
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
A minimum of seven years experience in Admin, Finance and HR (operations) within a structured corporate organisation. Experience of donor funded operations in an international environment is an advantage.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The main focus of the job is to manage all administrative related functions for the company and ensure maximum efficiency across the company’s operations. Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Manager will be responsible for:
Operations and Office Management
Planning, analysing and organising office operations to ensure maximum efficiency enabling EFlnA to meet its deadlines, within budget and to our high quality standards
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED
A degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics or related field is required
A Masters degree or similar professional certification will be an added advantage
At least seven years working experience in finance, procurement and administration, preferably in an international environment
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years experience in communication and information management, journalism/publishing, marketing and/or PR, preferably in a corporate environment. Prior experience in the financial sector will be an advantage.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The main focus of this job is to provide assistance in developing EFInA’s PR strategy, to increase brand and product awareness and creatively design and disseminate our research and other information on EFInA’s activities to key stakeholders in the financial sector. The Communications Officer will also act as EFInA’s internal editor for all research, publications, and reports. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Programme Manager and Policy Specialist, the Communications Officer will:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED
A degree in English, Finance, Journalism, Social sciences or related field and impeccable mastery of the English language (reading and summarising, creative writing, formulation, interpretation) is required
A Master’s degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
At least five years of working experience in communication, information management, journalism/publishing, marketing and/or PR; preferably in a corporate environment
Proven ability to skillfully develop and manage relationships with a diverse audience
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter explaining their suitability for the relevant position, a CV and three references to:
cvs@senceworld.comKindly state the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 29th October, 2010. (5pm)