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Organisation: Hope Development Volunteers
Organization:Hope Development Volunteers Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Hope Development Volunteers is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2009 with offices in Uganda, with operations in Kenya. Our mission is to maximize the benefits from tourism and travel of all kinds for the most vulnerable people in Africa and to involve as many people as possible in development work. Hope Development Volunteers works in cooperation with grass-roots organizations in Africa. We support these organizations through recruitment of volunteers and grants to support their work and help increase their capacity.As a service organization- Hope Development Volunteers matches volunteers with non-profit organizations in Africa that need them. Hope Development Volunteers runs a Volunteer Referral Service that assists not-for-profits to find the right volunteers and interns for the right volunteer or internship placements.The Hope Development Marketing & Communications Officer will plan, design, implement and supervise all sales, marketing and communication programs. Currently, we are preparing for a large expansion and would like to hire someone with proven knowledge in sales, marketing, communications and management. The Marketing and Communications Officer holds ultimate responsibility for the organizations marketing activities and oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the business. Planning, designing, implementing and supervising all sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.Key Duties and Responsibilities: · Develops and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.· Develops and manages sales/marketing operating budgets.· Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail.· Develops and recommends product and service positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.· Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to preset standards and industry and economic trends.· Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.· Manages and evaluates market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.· Monitors competitor products and services, sales and marketing activities.· Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.· Guides preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management.· Establishes and maintains a consistent corporate image throughout all service lines, promotional materials, and events.· Directs marketing forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.· Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs.· Directs market channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.· Represents the organization at association meetings to promote our services and products.· Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.· Actively coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units.· Assists other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.· Prepares periodic marketing and sales report showing volume, potential leads, and areas of proposed client base expansion.· Regularly reviews and analyzes marketing performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.· Directs product and service research and development.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · The candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing or Business preferred with a minimum of two years related experience with progressive managerial responsibilities.· Demonstrated in-depth sales and marketing techniques and financial principles.· Possess the ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-management, internal and external customers.· Responsible, self-starter, punctual, independent worker & attention to detail· Effective verbal & written communication skills· Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point & Publisher)· Graphic & web design skills a plus· Excellent track record of success in senior marketing roles.· Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot original branding opportunities.· Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.To Apply, Please submit your updated CV and cover letter to: jobs@govolunteerafrica.org
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