Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Vacancy: Marketing and Public Relations Manager
 

Duma Works is recruiting for one of our clients

Span of Control: Marketing Executive, Digital Media Executive

Company: One of the leading professional companies in East Africa.

Mission: To implement marketing plans, marketing communications and public relations functions and direct the day to day activities of the Marketing, Communications and Public Relations team. 
 

Job Description

• Implement marketing, communication and public relations action plans that will enhance the organization’s image and position within the market-place.
• Develop, monitor and ensure adherence to the marketing, communication and public relations budget.
• Ensure articulation of the desired image and position of the business by both external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee all marketing, communication and public relations day to day activities
• Manage and coordinate internal and external communication.
• Ensure consistent communication of image and position throughout the company and to the public.
• Oversee the design, production, appearance and distribution of all print and electronic materials such as the letterhead, use of logo, brochures and all publications.
• Manage and monitor progress of the use of various IT systems e.g. social media to advertise
• Provide oversight for outsourced marketing services
• Act as the company’s representative with the media and oversee media activities
• Plan and lead marketing events.
• Manage and build relationships with existing and potential sponsors.
• Prepare and update the marketing events calendar.
• Conduct continuous market research and surveys on the various businesses in order to ensure that the brand is continuously improved and maintained.
• Provide oversight, guidance and supervision of the Marketing, Communications and Public Relations team.

Operational Links

Internal

• Heads of Departments
• Employees

External

• Government and regulatory bodies
• Consultants and Service Providers
• The company’s clients

Academic and Pertinent Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Public Relations / Communication and a Chartered Institute of Marketing certification
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either marketing, communication or public relations of which at least two (2) years should be in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with personal computer, Microsoft, and an HRIS.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good decision making skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Ability to lead a team of professionals.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to  apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line consisting of Marketing and Public Relations Manager 1762, your NAME and PHONE NUMBER.