Key Responsibilities

• Support in BUSINESSAfrica’s Strategic Planning, drive implementation and monitoring
• Coordinate programmes and activities involving BUSINESSAfrica and members
• Mobilization of Resources for BUSINESSAfrica
• Member recruitment, growth and retention
• Support in preparation and dissemination of communication with members, partners and other stakeholders
• Managing BUSINESSAfrica website content and social media platforms
• Managing BUSINESSAfrica’s members database and contacts
• Build and manage relationships with BUSINESSAfrica partners & key stakeholders
• Prepare various BUSINESSAfrica reports in English and French
• Coordinate engagement of BUSINESSAfrica with members & policymakers
• Translation of BUSINESSAfrica information, communications and education material to English and French
• Follow up on implementation of BUSINESSAfrica resolutions
• Prepare and present work progress reports to the Secretary General
• Provide day-to-day administrative & operational Support to the Secretariat such as drafting correspondence, letters, reports, and documentations
• Coordinate with the finance team to track members’ payments, reconcile accounts, and generate periodic subscription status reports
• Represent the Secretary General in assigned meetings and forums
• Any other duty as required by the Secretary General

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations/social policy/Communications or related field of social sciences
• Mandatory spoken and written Proficiency in French
• At least 5 years relevant proven and practical experience preferably from a Membership Organization
• Experience in Media relations, public relations, communication, advocacy and public policy matters
• Experience in office administration and coordination roles
• Understanding of the employment, labour and enterprise situation in Africa