Manager (Events), Communications & Events

Job Summary

The Manager, Events will lead the planning, design, and execution of high-impact, large-scale events that advance Afreximbank’s mandate of promoting African trade. As part of the Bank’s Communications and Events Management team, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all Bank-organized activities — from flagship forums to internal retreats — are executed professionally, cost-effectively, and in alignment with the Bank’s brand and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Support the development and execution of the Bank’s communications strategy, with a focus on events as a key tool for outreach and engagement.

• Lead the conceptualization, strategy, and full execution of the Bank’s primary and secondary events, including:

  • Annual General Meetings

  • Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS)

  • Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF)

  • Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF)

  • Babacar Ndiaye Annual Lecture Series

  • Roadshows, webinars, third-party forums, and internal retreats

Event Delivery & Oversight

• Manage the full production of events, ensuring effective branding, logistics, guest management, programme design, exhibitions, and seamless experience delivery.

• Coordinate with Senior Management, government officials, and external organizations to ensure high-level representation and event success.

• Provide post-event analysis, reporting, and documentation for internal use and continuous improvement.

Team Collaboration & Execution Support

• Work cross-functionally with HR, internal communications, and other business units to manage training sessions, business meetings, and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Supervise and collaborate with external branding and event agencies, ensuring contractual compliance, vendor quality, and value delivery.

• Support budget planning, vendor pricing negotiations, and financial oversight for events.

Digital & Hybrid Innovation

• Lead the digital transformation of events, including virtual, hybrid, and interactive formats.

• Partner with the digital and social media teams to ensure Bank events have robust online visibility and engagement.

• Coordinate external virtual events involving the President, Senior Management, or other key stakeholders.

Branding & Content Management

• Ensure alignment with Afreximbank’s corporate branding policy across all events.

• Maintain a structured image and content repository for future campaigns, print materials, and digital promotion.

• Collaborate with teams on event-related content development, messaging, and communication strategies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in event management, preferably in a leading international organization, with demonstrated success managing multi-sector, high-level events.

  • Strong experience in both physical and digital event delivery.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership in event planning, strategy, and production management

• Excellent negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Highly organized, with project management and multi-tasking ability

• Strong communication in English or French (knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese is a plus)

• Experience with branding strategy, vendor management, and digital event solutions

• High-level professional presence and cross-cultural fluency

• Demonstrated awareness of global event trends and digital innovations

• Willingness to travel extensively and deliver under tight timelines

Behavioural Attributes

• Attention to detail and delivery excellence

• Strong team player with initiative and resilience

• Ability to operate under pressure with calm professionalism

• High ethical standards and collaborative spirit

• Strong customer service orientation

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Afreximbank@robertwalters.com with the job title “Manager, Events” clearly stated in the email subject line for proper consideration.