Job Title: Marketing Assistant (Mbale)
About this Job:
Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) is a dynamic Research and development institution, a parastatal organization under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry whose mandate includes engaging in activities that will lead to rapid industrialisation of Uganda. Core activities of the Institute include:
i. Establishment of platforms for value addition.
ii. Technology Transfer and Technology Development.
iii. Product development and design of industrial processes.
iv. Enhanced provision of analytical laboratory services.
v. Prototyping of products and processes.
vi. Business incubation.
vii. Technical skills development and industrial internship among others.
In pursuit of the above, the Institute requires services of skilled and experienced Personnel for the following positions
Marketing Assistant (1 position; Duty Station – Mbale)
We are seeking a Marketing Assistant to develop plans, implement a comprehensive and innovative marketing, public relations, and promotion programme aimed at increasing the awareness and use of products and services offered by the Vaccine Production Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned)
Participate in the design, production, and distribution of promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, calendars and posters.
Participate in training of field staff in livestock production and management skills
Liaise with media houses for purposes of running advertising campaigns
As appropriate, contract outside vendors/designers/printers; developing specifications, soliciting bids, scheduling and monitoring production and delivery of products.
Evaluate opportunities and create submissions, as appropriate, for new and existing free and paid advertising opportunities, including calendar entries, publications, web site links or listings.
Identify and recruit potential distributors for the products.
Organize as required training and sensitization of workshops for farmers, distributors and vaccinators in rural areas.
Responsible for the maintenance of the product website.
Adhere to good documentation practices to ensure data integrity and traceability.
Assist in carrying out quality audits of the product distributors.
Requirement:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a Diploma in Livestock Production and Management. A marketing diploma from a recognized institution will be a distinct advantage. Specific preference will be given to individuals with relevant field experience.
Candidates must have strong mathematics skills; strong scientific background; excellent skills in prioritization and achievement of goals and objectives; excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently following verbal instructions are required.
Flexibility and a passion to drive for results are key for this position.
Candidates MUST possess a clean, valid driver’s license as the position involves a significant amount of field work.
How to apply:
Details of the advertised positions can be viewed on our website; www.uiri.org. Candidates are advised to include their telephone and email addresses on their c.vs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted with in two weeks.
DEADLINE:
Handwritten applications with copies of academic credentials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating contact addresses of referees should be forwarded to the address below not later than 4th APRIL 2012.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR , UGANDA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PLOT 42 A MUKABYA ROAD- NAKAWA INDUSTRIAL , P.O.BOX 7086, KAMPALA -UGANDA
