Manager, Intra African Trade Initiative (IATF Portfolio Management)

About the role

Afreximbank is looking for a Manager for the Intra African Trade Initiative, which supports the Bank's mission of expanding and diversifying African trade. The role assists the Managing Director and Head of Unit in organizing Intra-African Trade Fairs (trade shows, virtual fair, conferences, B2B and B2G exchanges, country days, automotive show, youth start-up programme) and in monitoring the results of partnerships concluded at the fairs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the annual unit work plan and budget, and the annual trade fair work plan and budget, for management approval.
• Plan, implement and deliver the physical exhibition and the ongoing virtual trade fair components.
• Work with trade fair organisers, partners, host countries, consultants and local committees to meet performance targets and promote the IATF brand.
• Act as secretariat for the Internal Committee, sub-committees and the Advisory Council, including minutes and follow-up on action points.
• Coordinate ambassadors and promoters, and support marketing of the fair at strategic events.
• Maintain a database of exhibitors, buyers, delegates and visitors, and track stand sales.
• Monitor work plans across exhibition, conference, sponsorship, logistics, business-to-business and business-to-government engagement, and event follow-ups.
• Handle administrative tasks such as correspondence, reports and event closure and evaluation.
• Represent the Bank in high-level meetings and presentations, and carry out other duties assigned by senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in economics, event management, communications, social sciences, international trade, tourism and hospitality or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a trade policy or promotion organization, think tank, development or finance institution or events organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, trade facilitation and B2B/B2G exchanges.
• Knowledge of trade and investment issues in Africa, such as regional blocs and AfCFTA.
• Leadership capability, including managing human resources to attain goals.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written English; French, Arabic and Portuguese are an advantage.
• Postgraduate professional qualification in a relevant area is an advantage.