Senior Media Officer at European Investment Bank (EIB)

Main responsibilities

• Engage in and initiate communication activities for EIB Global and EIB Global Hub in Nairobi, conveying the key messages of the Group to journalists, influencers and stakeholders in the region, and internationally.
• Develop national and regional communication plans and supervise local media consultants and communication agencies working for EIB Global.
• Offer expert, pro-active and responsive support to all Management Committee members involved in work within the designated areas, first and foremost the Vice Presidents overseeing EIB Global business in the region.
• Build and extend a contact network and engage with media and influencers to increase the visibility of the EIB Global in the East Africa region and other regions as required and use it to communicate the EIB Global and EIB Global Hub in Nairobi contribution to the economy of these countries.
• Organise events, press conferences and journalist visits in the region and produce press material for these activities, cooperating closely with EU institutions and other stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings for EIB Group leadership visiting the region.
• Contribute to the communication of EIB Group mandates that are especially important for the region, including fulfilling obligations under delegation agreements.
• Develop creative ideas for multimedia content and social media activities to increase the reach of communication both at EIB Global level and at EIB Global Hub level.
• Work closely with the Director of Communications and the Head of Media Division as well as other colleagues in the department and experts in other parts of the EIB Group.
• Work closely with colleagues to produce content, promote this content to media outlets and arrange projects like series of articles, advertorials and web specials.
• Identify individuals and organisations to cooperate with in communication and include in a network of EIB ambassadors amplifying the key messages of the EIB Group.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably oriented towards communication, public relations, political sciences, or economics;
• A good understanding of current economic and political debates generally and especially in the region;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a focus on strategic communications, media and /or public relations;
• Strong experience of interacting with Board-level leaders, political judgment, diplomacy, clarity and all-round communication skills;
• Excellent skills in communicating with different public audiences and knowledge of channels to reach our audiences;
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills;
• Experience in audio-visual and social media;
• Proficiency with common software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Good knowledge of the EU institutional and political framework;
• Good understanding of the EIB’s mission and its activities;
• Experience in dealing with sensitive issues;
• Excellent knowledge of English and Swahili. Knowledge of French and other languages spoken in Africa would be an advantage;

Availability to travel.

Competencies:

• Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals.
• Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team; works collaboratively with peers across organisational boundaries based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns.
• Organisational Commitment: Is willing to commit to an organisation whose mission is to support Europe and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behaviour with the organisation’s