Background

A private training institute and environmental and green business, non-governmental, non- partisan, independent policy think tank that promotes a sustainable approach to development

through research, training, technical assistance, capacity building and advocacy seeks a marketing and communication officer.

The focus of the Institution are in capacity building, natural resources and environmental management; Social and environmental risk management; public policy; social equity; climate

change; mining; Agriculture and food security; energy; sustainable business; and sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the brand generally. He/She will be responsible for developing and executing the organisation’s marketing strategy while

building relationships with current and prospective clients and patrons.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the marketing officer will be;

• Assist the marketing officer to develop and implement the organisation’s brand promotional strategy
• Assist the marketing officer tod evelop marketing campaigns
• Assist all marketing and promotional activities
• Assist the marking officer in the developing communication materials/documents
• Promote the brand generally on social media, and specifically, all activities and services
• Implement media campaigns
• Assist the marketing officer to develop content and maintaining/periodically updating our website
• Carry out ad-hoc assignments as and when required

Required Qualification:

Must be a graduate or in a recognised university. Knowledge in marketing and communication or similar will be an advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Strong marketing development and strategy skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Self-starter
• Proven experience in a marketing, communication and/or customer engagement role
• Understanding and experience in social media marketing
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding team building, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Creativity, innovation and ability to take initiative
• Excellent understanding and appreciation of sustainable development issues
• Understanding of the activities of a policy think-tank

To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV to iggscareers@gmail.com on or before 17 th January 2020. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.