ACORD Social Marketing Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Summary

The Social Marketing Officer will focus on areas of work that are new to ACORD with a view to generate financial and ideological support for ACORD's work on generating policy and practice changes. The position will also support the efficiency of ACORD's advocacy campaigns and is located in Nairobi, Kenya. He/she will collaborate extensively with colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Within the broad parameters set in ACORD's approved global strategy 2011-2015, and related strategies and policies:

1. Support the enhanced efficiency of ACORD's people-centred advocacy campaigns;
2. Contribute to increasing traffic on ACORD's website;
3. Support overall marketing with a view to mobilise unrestricted funding and funds from non-traditional sources, e.g. corporations;
4. Contribute to a culture of information sharing and organisational learning in social marketing and communications;
5. Any other emerging tasks as agreed with the Partnership Development and Communications Advisor

Required qualifications

• First degree in Marketing or equivalent professional qualification; a Masters degree is an added advantage;
• 3-5 years working experience in marketing or related field of expertise;
• Experience in all aspects of implementing and maintaining marketing strategies including Technical marketing skills and sound understanding of marketing principles
• Knowledge and proven experience in new social media, online marketing, customer/donor relationship management and market research;
• Fully conversant with ICT and office applications. Experience with relevant software applications

Relevant Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for different audiences;
• Excellent collaboration and team work;
• Organization and planning, problem analysis and problem-solving capabilities;
• Formal presentation skills (for a private sector and donor audience);
• Persuasiveness and ability to conceptualize and present ideas in a clear and convincing manner;
• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment across different geographical locations and to handle change and unpredictability;
• Creativity, innovation and ability to take initiative, deliver under pressure and to multi-task;
• Good understanding of the development challenges in Africa and trends in social marketing and fundraising

Time frame: The contract will be for 1 year with possibility for extension.
Remuneration: A competitive national package
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Apply to:
Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86
To apply, please complete the application form (attached for download) and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.
Closing Date: 28th October 2011

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