Communications Analyst

Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility seeks a Communications Analyst to support its communications and market outreach initiatives. The role involves developing and implementing strategies, plans, and programs for bondholders, regulators, and market development, with responsibilities spanning press releases, newsletters, and reports.

The incumbent will monitor impact using metrics, manage CGIF's website and social channels, and coordinate with market development partners and media outlets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in public affairs, communications, market development, or investor relations with a good understanding of financial markets.
• Experience preparing and implementing strategic communications plans or market development in an international organization.
• Good knowledge of digital technologies and practices and good experience in applying them to advance an organization's communications objectives.
• Good understanding of current publishing, media, social media, and digital content environment and promotion strategies.
• Good design, graphics layout and presentation skills.
• Good analytical capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Crafting and implementing strategic communication plans to align CGIF's messaging with its goals, ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Developing press releases, newsletters, presentations, and reports tailored to various audiences.
• Monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of communication initiatives using metrics and feedback.
• Oversee CGIF's website and social media channels, creating and updating engaging content to maximize visibility.
• Supporting relationships with CGIF market development partners and media outlets.
• Organizing market events, panels, and conferences to raise awareness and outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Public communications

Strategic planning

Content creation

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, international relations, economics, finance, or related fields

Tools

Database management

Social media management

Graphic design basics

Job description

The Communications Analyst (CA) is a locally recruited staff position that will support CGIF's communications and market outreach initiatives. The selected candidate will be offered a locally competitive salary and benefits package.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The CA will report directly and assist the Unit Head in CGIF's efforts to deliver high-quality communication and outreach initiatives targeted to bondholders and regulators and market development, including developing and implementing its related strategy, work plan, and programs.

Responsibilities of the CA consist of assisting the Unit Head in the following, among others:

• Crafting and implementing strategic communication plans to align CGIF's messaging with its goals, ensuring consistency and impact across all platforms and stakeholder engagements
• Developing press releases, newsletters, presentations, and reports tailored to various audiences, ensuring professional, clear, and impactful messaging
• Monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of communication and outreach initiatives using metrics and feedback, providing recommendations to enhance impact and reach
• Oversee CGIF's website and social media channels, creating and updating engaging, high-quality content to maximize visibility, engagement, and market awareness.
• Supporting relationships with CGIF market development partners and media outlets
• Organizing market events, panels, and conferences to raise awareness and outreach.
• Perform any other relevant duties that the supervisor may assign on a case-to-case basis.

QUALIFICATION

Education Requirements:

A university degree in communications, journalism, international relations, economics, finance, or related fields from a top university.

Relevant Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in public affairs, communications, market development, or investor relations with a good understanding of financial markets.
• Experience preparing and implementing strategic communications plans or market development in an international organization.
• Good knowledge of digital technologies and practices and good experience in applying them to advance an organization's communications objectives.
• Good understanding of current publishing, media, social media, and digital content environment and promotion strategies
• Good design, graphics layout and presentation skills
• Good analytical capabilities
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Has a developing knowledge of financial markets in the ASEAN+3 region.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates consistent written and verbal communication skills for drafting structured and clear messages for stakeholders.
• Manages databases and media platforms independently, including performing updates and generating basic reports.
• Creates visually engaging infographics and presentations that align with brand guidelines and enhance clarity.
• Identifies potential issues in projects or events, proposes practical solutions, and requires minimal supervision.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Achieving Results and Problem-Solving

• Understands and delivers the set work plan according to the agreed timeline.
• Notifies supervisor when a setback occurs in completing routine tasks.
• Seeks supervisor's guidance to properly identify and solve problems.

Personal Effectiveness

• Manages own tasks and personal time well.
• Prompt and reliable in completing tasks at hand; requires direct supervision.
• Has a positive attitude towards change in the work environment.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Collaborates with the department; is friendly and cooperative.
• Offers assistance to others, when asked, to achieve departmental objectives.
• Treats everyone with courtesy and respect.