Steel Fabrication Company Senior Marketing Officer Job in Kenya

Our client based in Nairobi is a 40 year old Steel Fabrication company with main product areas focused on Design

Fabrication and all types of structural steel works for commercial, industrial and public buildings. 

They are an ISO standard company operating throughout Eastern and Central Africa. 

Due to Expansion and growth, the organization is looking to employ aSenior Marketing Officer with the following backgrounds for their growing business:

The ideal candidate will have the qualities below and undertake the activities listed.

• BSc Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Architectural Degree.
• 7-10 years’ experience in a construction / manufacturing industry in the marketing department.
• Knowledge about the construction of homes / buildings.
• Ability to develop new markets and liaise with customers.
• Energetic and blend well in a fast paced working environment
• Formulate, recommend and implement a strategically integrated approach to all aspects of marketing all the company products.
• Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing activities through continual reporting and ROI analysis.
• Responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies.
• Excellent level of general computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, to be able to communicate effectively internally and externally, present information and produce reports.
• Ability to work systematically, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Business-like and professional both in appearance and manner.
• Thorough, critical and an excellent eye for detail
• Excellent use of English language and requires minimal supervisor.

How to Apply

If your experience and qualifications match the required profile, please send your detailed CV, clearly showing examples of relevant experience to andrew@rtsgp.com by October 10, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketplace Assistant Job in Mombasa Kenya

Vacancy: Marketplace Assistant
 

Jumia is the leading e-commerce player in Africa. Founded in 2011 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

The Marketplace Assistant will be in charge of helping our most important sellers to upload new products on jumia.co.ke and to handle their orders. 
 

Your position as Marketplace Assistant entails:

• Uploading new products on jumia.co.ke on behalf of our sellers
• Making sure pictures and content of product pages are the best in order to provide an awesome shopping experience
• Setting prices on behalf of our sellers
• Handling orders on behalf of our sellers
• Coordinate with Jumia’s logistics to make sure we provide our customers the most amazing customer experience.

A successful candidate will fulfil the following requirements:
 

Expected personal skills

• Action oriented
• Well Organized
• Motivated
• Fast learner
• Well organized
• Excited by working in the biggest online retailer in Africa
• Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
• Basic excel skills needed

As a whole, we expect someone working hard, passionate and creative. 

We offer:

• A unique experience in an international, entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• An unparalleled personal and professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
• The opportunity to be part of a team full of talented people with the best backgrounds

Package:

• 6 to 9 month internship and full time positions available
• Mombasa

If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and join one the fastest growing company in the world, please send your resume to this link https://www.smartrecruiters.com/jumiakenya

Safaricom Limited Device Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Channel Marketing Section within the Consumer Business Unit Division.
 

Manager - Device Sales

Ref: CBU_MDS_JUL_2014

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Channel Marketing, the position holder will be responsible for dealer/key accounts and Mpesa agent device sales and overall device revenue growth for these partners in line with company data objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achievement of set sales targets i.e. quarterly, semi-annually or annually;
• Grow device sales within the dealer and Mpesa agents;
• Convincingly communicate/pitch to Safaricom dealers on the opportunities for revenue growth via device and data;
• Develop sustainable and consistent means of growing dealer and Mpesa device sales by ensuring availability of the selected dealer catalogue  via efficient liaison with the ASMs and dealer managers;
• Effective execution of device activations within the two channels;
• Supporting dealer own initiatives that are aimed at growing device sales within the dealer/Mpesa owned shops;
• Train dealer/Mpesa support staff on available device offering and impact selling skills;
• Ensure proper stock turnover within the dealer/Mpesa channels to avoid obsolescence;
• Execute effective pull strategy for devices within the channel by running joint dealer/Safaricom in store promos to Support dealers/Mpesa shops with availed sales push materials/freebies;
• In liaison with dealer managers and Mpesa team, ensure effective communication of device offers and activations;
• In liaison with ASM/Dealer managers, ensure the dealer/Mpesa shops staff are well briefed and trained on all devices;
• Ensure good visibility of the channel listed devices within the dealer/Mpesa shops;
• Ensure effective placement of all dealer device.  Information brochures and POS materials to create high consumer awareness levels;
• Ensure weekly report on competition prices and activities are submitted;
• Input into the terminals buying decisions  for dealer channel via accurate competitive input;
• Provide accurate weekly sales report for the channel in terms of visibility and sales;
• To effectively work with dealer/Mpesa sales force. Also have a liaison role to work with Dealer managers and ASMs to deliver on the role.

Role Requirements

• Degree in a Business related field;
• 2-3 years’ experience in a sales environment;
• Hands on experience in a Sales environment in FMCG or service sector will be an added advantage;
• Familiar with device and Safaricom data products;
• A keen eye on sales opportunity and closure;
• Highly results and performance oriented;
• Excellent Negotiation/Influencing and Presentation skills;
• Ability to excite both internal and external (Dealer staff) to meet set targets;
• Good decision making skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Tuesday 22nd July 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

SC Johnson & Son Kenya Limited Customer Marketing Lead Job Vacancy

SC Johnson & Son Kenya Limited is a subsidiary of SC Johnson & Son group of companies, a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. 

The company markets and distributes Kiwi, Baygon, Mr. Muscle, Raid, Ridsect and Glade branded products in East Africa. 

The following opportunity exists:

Customer Marketing Lead
Reporting to Customer Marketing Manager, Cluster
 

Key Accountabilities
 

New Product Development and Category specific initiatives

• Ensure Trade Bundles, New Product news are appropriately and timely executed.
• Supports local sales team in activations and presenting launch plans.
• Executes Special Pack plans consistent with agreed guidelines and principles
• Manage total SKUs and deliver SKU optimization actions Channel and Customer Support
• Prepares and consolidates annual business plans for select key customers
• Executes channel specific plans consistent with Platform/Cluster directions
• Provide Category Management support to the country, and ensure all distribution and display initiatives are timely and properly executed locally
• Ensure excellence in sales execution at POS (Win in Store)
• Oversee the management and deployment of merchandisers to maximize ROI

Shopper

• Coordinates with Cluster and local team the execution of actions from shopper study learnings

Processes

• Jointly with Sales ensures the optimal allocation planning of trade spend.
• Manage the Equity-Building component of trade spending as per budget.
• Ensures timely and excellent execution of agreed FOCO plans
• Participate in S&OP process, and own the country demand management process
• Support the Cluster Member Sales Head with the execution of pricing plans

Support Services

• Leads local tracking of distribution performance, competitive activities, trade sales and inventory

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree required, and experience in FMCG environment.
• Should have a minimum of 5 years multi-functional experience in Customer Marketing, and either in Sales and/or Marketing
• Strong awareness of trade customer is essential; some sales management experience is required.

The Person

• Align with strategy and company direction
• Analytical and creative thinking
• Highly self-motivated and results oriented
• Innovative and business analysis (Strong business acumen)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advocacy skills
• High level of numeracy

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications, accompanied by detailed CVs and daytime telephone contact to:

The HR Manager
SC Johnson & Son Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 30457 - 00100 GPO, 

Nairobi
 

Or keinfo@scj.com

Applications close on 22 July 2014

POS Sales, ERP Sales Consultant Jobs in Kenya

a leading ICT Solutions company carrying on the business of Computer Hardware, Fiscal Solutions, ERP and POS solutions and Internet Security Solutions urgently seeks to fill the above vacancy.

Job Scope: 

Point of Sales Executive will be involved in the sales and marketing for all Point of Sales hardware equipments, cards technology and mobility solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver sales targets
• Conduct weekly sales meeting with the team
• Organize internal staff and resellers training
• Look at new ways of networking and generating sales leads
• Sales negotiations and payment follow up
• Work with BD on develop  business for Retail POS
• Plan marketing activities
• Carry out product demos and presentations
• Oversee the sales process from enquiry to closure
• Liaise on  marketing the product, new releases etc
• Project company's objectives to the market i.e. dealers / customers
• Promote better working relations through ensuring good public relations with clients
• Visits to clients and maintaining key account managements
• Organize and attend events and exhibitions.
• Manage the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters and flyers
• Meetings with dealers on growth, introduction of new products and payments
• Knowledge of Retail industry

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience:            

• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT or Marketing
• Must have experience in working in the IT industry for at least 5 years, driving a turnover of Ksh 108M per annum
• Technical competency or knowledge of IT Hardware
• Technical competency or knowledge of Retail and POS industry

Skills

• Good business sense in IT ,Initiative and enthusiasm, Excellent communication and 'people skills'
• Good planning and organizational skills, the ability to work calmly under pressure, closing Skills,
• Basic Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills,

Recruiting Consultant,
Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, 1st Floor
Emails: robinson@frank-mgt.com and cc to frankmconsult@yahoo.com

The ERP Sales Consultant

Our client,  a leading ICT Solutions company carrying on the business of Computer Hardware, Fiscal Solutions, ERP and POS solutions and Internet Security Solutions urgently seeks to fill the above vacancy.

Job Scope: 

The ERP Sales Consultant is responsible for generating new sales in the market, following company’s established routines and methodology. Focus areas are sales to medium and large companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have high activity level (calls, meetings, quotations).
• Learn our ERP and CRM product.
• Build a sales pipeline, works under a target of Ksh 2M
• Drive sales process, from quotation to closing.
• Key Account Management.
• Lead Management.
• Liaise with Vendor Channel Management.
• Meet sales targets.
• Expected to meet and exceed monthly sales target
• Responsible for ensuring overall client satisfaction
• Responsible and committed to effectively organizing his/her workload to exceed sales metrics and accurately forecast all revenue opportunities in a timely manner
• Must be able to handle price negotiations with a focus on value-based selling
• Must have ability to recognize up selling and cross selling opportunities within Aztec's solution offerings
• Ability to collaborate with sales teams and peers to determine best product and services fit accomplished via conference calls, site visits, and email correspondence
• Provide training and mentoring to other team members
• Representation at conferences, industry, and marketing events as needed
• Moderate travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience:            

• Degree in Information Technology / Business Information systems /Business Management / Sales & Marketing.
• Additional qualifications in Sales & Marketing for those with a 1st degree in a none marketing discipline would be an added advantage.
• 2 years experience with sales of ERP/Financial Software systems or business-consulting services.

Skills

• Good business sense in IT ,Initiative and enthusiasm, the ability to work calmly under pressure, closing Skills,
• Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, 

Recruiting Consultant,
Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, 1st Floor
Emails: robinson@frank-mgt.com and cc to frankmconsult@yahoo.com

KickStart International Global Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

KickStart International prides itself in being an award-winning, global nonprofit social enterprise that develops and mass- markets low-cost irrigation solutions that are bought by thousands of small-holder farmers in developing countries and used to increase their income by up to a factor of ten, enabling them to lift themselves sustainably out of poverty.

Global Marketing Manager - Kenya

Function: Programs and Partnerships 

Location: Kenya

Grade: Type of Contract: Permanent

Role Purpose: The position is responsible for Global Marketing operations for KickStart.
 

The Global Marketing Manager’s key focus will include:

• Building Marketing plans and programs.
• Advertising and Agency liaison and promotional activities.
• Market research and consumer trend analysis.
• Management of all marketing functions.
• Organization’s marketing support across programs in Africa.
• Promotion of the MoneyMaker brand across Africa
• Customer profiling for KS products.
• Close liaison with Country Directors in KickStart Country programs to ensure their promotion and marketing requirements are being realized.

Scope of Role:

• Reports to: Director -Programs & Partnership in Africa
• Staff directly reporting to this post: None but supporting Country Programs Marketing staff
• Works with: Country Directors, Marketing staff in country programs and occasionally with Partnership and Sales staff in the country programs

Key Areas of Accountability:
 

Key Performance Indicators

1. Growth and stability of Market Share of the MoneyMaker pumps
2. Cost effective and timely production of marketing materials and distribution to all programs
3. Ensure top quality and creative design for the marketing elements
4. Team performance and individual’s development.
5. Effective management of marketing budgets.
6. Production of effective case studies for marketing and fundraising

Principle Accountabilities

• Establishing marketing goals to ensure that the MoneyMaker enjoys substantial market share
• Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, both short and long term, to ensure sales growth across the country programs and GIP program.
• Understand the donor funded programs in and their promotion and marketing plans for execution in all country programs.
• Plans and oversees the organization’s advertising and promotion activities including print and electronic media.
• Solicit for free advertising and/or subsidized advertisement on promotion to irrigate Africa from development partners and media houses.
• Communicates with outside advertising agencies on ongoing marketing campaigns /field days /agricultural shows / trade fairs / exhibitions
• Evaluate market reactions to advertising programs and product packaging and formulation to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
• Recommend changes in basic structure and organization of the marketing section to ensure effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to it and provide the flexibility to move swiftly in relation to marketing problems and opportunities.
• Ensures full exploitation of the marketing mix to achieve optimal market share.
• In liaison with Monitoring & Evaluation and PID functions, conduct marketing surveys on current and new product concepts.
• Formulate and implement product launch campaign and coordinate promotional activities
• With the direction of the Country Directors, plan and control the marketing expense, ratios and sustain marketing score card analysis.
• Design communication plans to enhance brand awareness and build brand loyalty
• Provides marketing support to the sales function across all country programs.
• Strengthen the existing systems and processes for customer service

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Marketing and Sales or Business Management or degree in relevant field with 5 years post qualification experience

Skills and Behaviours

• Planning, organizational and analytical skills and a team player
• Good negotiation skills in the development of the marketing and promotion material by third parties.
• Adequate knowledge of the small scale agricultural sector across Africa
• Hands on previous experience with the media and advertising agencies
• Must have in depth understanding of the various materials used in producing marketing collaterals / ability to discern and recommend quality materials
• Expertise in desk top publishing
• Sharp IT skills / use of IT for presentation
• Ability to produce radio scripts, documentaries that are captivating and write up articles for publication
• Ability to document outstanding case studies.
• Ability to organize shows, exhibitions, product launches and field days to show case our products
• Meticulous, creative and attentive to details
• Hands on and self- driven
• Willingness and flexible to travel, work and support country programs in their marketing initiatives.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this job, please send your CV and Cover letter to hr@kickstart.org quoting the position title on the subject line by COB 31st July, 2014.

Investment advisors Jobs Re-Advertisement in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 40K)

one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in East Africa, with their headquarters in Nairobi and a network of branches spread across Kenya, and East Africa

They recognize that to achieve leadership they have to be revolutionary, customer focused and inclusive. 

They continuously innovate and set the pace for the market. 

It is in this light that they are looking for the best sales staff in the market to fill in the position of Investment Advisor

30 Positions

Key Roles

• Planning and prioritizing personal sales activities geared towards achieving agreed business targets.
• Maintain and develop new customers through appropriate prospecting sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and retain clients through a thorough and professional customer service
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their r requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios.
• Carry out a detailed fact find review of potential clients and recommend appropriate investments products.
• Respond to follow up sales enquiries
• Report on weekly sales according to organizations requirements.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and or /appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing
• Work experience in financial service sector would be an added advantage .i.e banks, insurance companies
• Must  have sold/selling investment plans

If qualified’ kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Investment Advisor 40k’ on the subject line by 30th July 2014. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Nation Media Group Sales Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
 

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated Sales Assistants in our Nation Newspapers Division. 

The positions are available in Kisii, Narok, Kericho and Central Kenya region.

Job Ref: HR-SA-06-2014

The successful candidates will facilitate the sales and distribution of the magazines and other Nation Media Group products in the assigned territories.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Growing the Group’s copy sales within location of work in order to increase revenue for the division and group;
• Market Expansion;
• Facilitation of market demands and enabling responsiveness;
• Delivery of results as per targets and keeping pace in a highly competitive environment;
• Trade relations with agents and distributors;
• Business planning and reporting;
• Maintaining of proper records;
• Monitoring sales volumes and payments thereof.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Diploma in Sales or Marketing;
• At least 1 year experience in Merchandising;
• Experience in sales will also be an added advantage;
• Good understanding of the market and the potential for sales growth;
• Learn and work independently with capability to withstand pressure;
• Willingness to be a part of our corporate values and culture;
• Proven computer skills.

This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity. 

Applicants who are residents of the indicated regions are encouraged to apply.

If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 4th July, 2014.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Hospital Sales & Marketing Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Hospital Sales & Marketing Assistant 
 

Industry: Health
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 plus commission

Our client in the Health industry is seeking for a mature sales & marketing assistant preferably currently in a Medical Facility, hospital, clinic, or has sold health insurance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Regular field visits to corporates to interest them in available health products
• Working with Health Insurance firms for referrals of their clients
• Follow-up all sales enquiries within a specified time frame
• Handling online marketing, social media, emails
• Co-ordinate marketing projects such as the production of marketing materials
• Convert enquiries into either out-patient or in-patient appointments in order to meet agreed targets
• Identifying and managing sales and marketing opportunities
• Co-ordinate and manage mail, newsletters and marketing communications
• Building an in-depth understanding the sales process to a successful conclusion
• To plan, organize and schedule marketing activities to meet the set goals
• Market the facility’s products and services so as to enhance revenue and profit levels
• Design and recommend (PR) activities likely to enhance their image
• To develop and recommend sales activities for the marketing team
• To speak positively and enthusiastically about the company and services

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a diploma in sales and marketing
• Must have a minimum 2-3 years experience in marketing services
• Applicants with previous experience in a medical facility or health insurance highly preferred 
• Proven ability in closing business to business deals
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Flexible and good planning and organization skills
• Good time management skills & Integrity

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Hospital Sales & Marketing Assistant 25- 30K plus commission) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 23rd June, 2014

Kindly indicate previous/ current salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

SportPesa Head of Marketing Job in Nairobi Kenya

A new and dynamic company based in Nairobi is looking for Head of Marketing to oversee day to day marketing activities

Duties and Responsibilities

• To research, analyze and evaluate the competitive market environment
• Monitor threats and opportunities and amend action where necessary to ensure brand/sales developments
• To research i.e analyze all marketing activities of our business (sales and customer profile)
• Prepare complete presentation of any advertising/promotional campaign to CEO
• Supervises the monitoring of all advertising campaigns, news related to competitor to keep abreast of any developments to act accordingly
• Marketing plans i.e Advertising, Sales promotion, Public Relations, Product Development, Pricing and Distribution
• Keep effective control of budgets; to deliver all marketing activity within the agreed budget
• Responsible for marketing of company products and services to the right market
• To achieve frequent, timely and positive media coverage across all available media
• To develop and implement a company wide plan to push product, working with all departments for its execution

Role Summary

• To be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives
• To evaluate customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement marketing plan alterations as needed
• To oversee all marketing, advertising, promotional staff and activities

Job Specifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the marketing industry and working with media
• Extensive experience of developing, maintaining and delivering on marketing strategies to meet company objectives
• A strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• A proven ability to oversee all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience with new media and internet advertising
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others

Interested candidates In the above position should send their application letter, CV , soft copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications to hr@sportpesa.com before 6th June 2014

UNDP Branding Consultancy for OCHA-IRIN Relaunch

United Nations Development Programme
 

Re-Advertisement
 

Request for Proposal
 

Branding Consultancy for OCHA-IRIN Relaunch
 

IRIN is a non-profit humanitarian news service that is in the process of being carved out from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 

There is need to define the vision and the project’s unique selling points with the goal of approaching potential investors with a business proposal by end June 2014, with an aim to re-launch the service possibly under a new brand in 2015.

Application process
 

For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) and requirements please visit UNDP Kenya’s Website;http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement and the UN Global
 

Market Place: www.ungm.org/Notices/Notices.aspx
 

Sealed proposal documents comprising the technical proposal and the financial proposal in separate sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFP /UNDPKEN/006/2014 – IRIN BRANDING CONSULTANCY FOR IRIN RELAUNCH” should be dropped at the UNDP TENDER BOX placed at the main entrance reception of UN Complex in Gigiri and addressed to:
 

United Nations Development Programme
Attn.: The Deputy Country Director (Operations)
The United Nations Development Programme – Kenya Office
UN Complex Gigiri, PO Box 30218, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
 

The closing date for submissions is Monday, 9 June 2014 by 16.30 Hrs (4.30) P.M. Kenya Time.

Note: Bidders who had earlier submitted their proposals are advised to re- submit

UNDP Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.

Agency Advertising Executive Job in Kenya (KShs 50K - 70K + Commissions)

Agency Advertising Executive
 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leverage your existing network of agency and brand-direct relationships to exceed revenue sales goals while managing all aspects of the sales cycle
• Develop and deliver high-level client presentations; Lead in-person client pitches
• Develop and grow a client database
• Develop a detailed account business plan and effectively execute against it
• Grow market share within a designated territory or account list through the combination of acquiring new business and increasing share within the existing client base.
• Strategize to plan and execute multimedia-marketing campaigns; effectively collaborate with digital strategist team to develop and execute strategies to gain market.
• Leverage our product portfolio in developing marketing solutions that deliver ROI to meet clients’ business objectives.
• Understand market competitors and execute strategies for selling against the competition.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, sales or advertising
• 3 years of experience in advertising sales, marketing, consulting, or media.
• Knowledge of traditional as well as contemporary/online marketing tactics and strategy.
• Experience working with a media house or advertising agency is an added advantage
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers as well as work well across functional groups
• Good probing and listening skills are necessary to uncover needs and opportunities.
• Outstanding presentation skills, both in developing and presenting the material.
• Experience cultivating customers and growing revenue
• Experience in breaking and growing new business


Deadline: 26th May 2014
 

Salary: 50,000 - 70,000+ commissions
 

Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com  with “Agency Advertising Executive” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

AVU Marketing and Communication Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Marketing and Communication Officer

Terms of Reference 

1.0. Introduction 

The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies.

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. 

The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments. 

The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts: 

(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and 

(b) Not-for-profit development services. 

The, Not-for-profit development services, aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking. 

Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries. 

The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries.

The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 22 African countries. 

The project has the following activities: 

(1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centers and/or upgrading of existing AVU Learning Centers as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; 

(2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; 

(3) Gender Mainstreaming 

(4) Research and Development; 

(5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and 

(6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity. 

The AVU Multinational project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (9) Anglophone African Countries: Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania. 

To successfully implement these project activities the AVU wishes to engage a Business Development Manager whose primary responsibility will be to efficiently and effectively manage all the projects and business Services. 

2.0. Scope of Work
 

The Marketing and Communication officer will report to the Business Development Manager and will be responsible for the following activities:

• To review the AVU Marketing and Communication Plan
• Managing the implementation of advertising, marketing and PR activities;
• Managing the distribution of reports, press releases and announcements produced by the organization;
• Organizing special events, such as press conferences, exhibitions and launch ceremonies
• Initiating and planning PR Campaigns;
• Developing and edit press releases, in houses newsletters, speeches, articles, etc.
• Ensure that the implementation of projects and services is well coordinated with other units such as Academic Programs, Information Technology, Finance and Administration, the AVU Multinational II project coordinating unit, as well as the AVU office in Dakar Senegal
• Providing regular reports to Management;
• Working with AVU staff members in reviewing, updating, and producing marketing brochures, handouts, direct mails leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs
• Constantly updating the information on the AVU Websites;
• Ensuring that the content of the AVU website is up to date, attractive, informative, user-friendly and easily accessible
• Community management on the AVU social medias’ account
• Liaising with electronic and print media agencies in promoting the AVU (local and international newspapers, magazines, radio and television);
• Answering queries from individuals, journalists and other organizations; and
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

3.0. Expected Deliverables

• Implementation of marketing and communication well-coordinated with other AVU units
• Regular reports provided
• Communication and Marketing strategy reviewed
• Distribution of reports, press releases and announcements
• PR campaigns initiated
• Press releases, reports, newsletters and marketing material produced
• AVU Website constantly updated
• Increase of AVU presence and visibility on social media
• Conferences and events updated
• Special events, press conferences and exhibitions organized throughout the project implementation especially during: the project’s launch; workshops; site visits; e-Learning Centre launches and completion of project activities.

4.0. Qualifications

• University degree in communications, marketing or a related field
• A master Degree in communications, marketing or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years proven record of communications, marketing experience
• Proven track record producing, implementing and tracking the results of communications/marketing strategies
• Track record of successfully launching media campaigns across Africa (and internationally would be an asset as would strong working relationships with media across Africa)
• Experience producing and implementing communications/marketing strategies
• Experience using new media technologies in communications/marketing campaigns
• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce background papers, news release, feature stories, reports and briefing notes
• Experience in event management and coordination specifically the ability to successfully coordinate events
• Web experience specifically the ability to update content
• Knowledge of AVU corporate strategy is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Open, distance and eLearning is an asset
• Knowledge of and/or experience in higher education in Africa is an added advantage
• Proven record of working in an multicultural international organization
• Strong writing and communications skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is and added advantage

5.0. Modalities of Work: The officer will work full time dedicating 8 hours in a day for 5 days a week.  

6.0 Duration: 24 months
 

7.0 Reporting: The officer will work under the supervision of the Business Development Manager or such other person as the client may designate from time to time in writing.
 

8.0 Payment: The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate

How to Apply

Application must include an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. 

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Marketing and Communication Officer as the email subject 

All inquiries should be sent to avuhr@avu.org 

The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until a suitable candidate is found.

Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.

The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years (renewable)