Hope Development Volunteers ,Marketing & Communications Officer Jobs In Uganda

Job description

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 maximiz
e 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.

Hope Development Volunteers is
looking at hiring a proficient, creative and ambitious Marketing &
Communications Officer. We are in need of a motivated individual to plan,
design, implement and superviseall 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.

Job Description:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Oversees 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.
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.
Reviews and analyzes marketing performances against
programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.
Directs product and service research and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully,
an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required.

EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales,
Marketing or Business preferred with a minimum of two years related experience
with progressive managerial responsibilities.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:

Demonstrated in-depth sales and marketing techniques and
financial principles.
Effective 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
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,
Access, Power Point & Publisher)
Graphic & web design skills a plus
Proven track record of success in senior marketing
roles.
•Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot
original branding opportunities.