Job Title: MARKETING OFFICER
Job Description
Job purpose:
The major role for the marketing Officer is to develop and implement the marketing strategy in line with the GMFL strategic plan.
• Will be working with the Management to review the whole marketing strategy, processes and resource and provide a recommendations report for the management team to consider.
• Act as a point of reference, providing support and guidance to managers and staff on all areas relating to relevant product groups.
• Will be involved in product development and product management.
• Plan, monitor progress and manage resources to achieve product marketing and project deliverables on time and within budget.
• Responsible for the preparation of press releases, maintaining contacts with journalists and promoting the company’s products and performance.
• In addition, he/she will organize and take part in direct marketing campaigns, promotions and initiatives, liaising with media and advertising agencies, ensuring that all new business leads are followed up.
• Author material for the company’s brochures, product literature and marketing presentations. Work with external advisers such as lawyers, contract specialists and advertising agencies.
Desired qualifications
• Graduate, with relevant Marketing qualification
• A good communicator, being articulate both verbally and in writing.
• You will have at least 2 years’ previous experience in a similar role, with a financial services background.
• Computer literacy is also essential.
How to Apply
Gatsby Microfinance Ltd is a subsidiary company to Uganda Gatsby Trust. A trust supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation (UK). Gatsby Microfinance is a fast growing company with branches in 7 districts. In order to meet its needs in strategic planning, the company is seeking to recruit dynamic, self motivated, result oriented personnel to fill the following positions
Suitable candidates should submit their applications including detailed CV with at least 3 reference contacts, photocopies of academic transcripts and testimonials, to
The Human resource Manager,
Gatsby Microfinance Ltd,
P.O. BOX 37828 Kampala.Uganda.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 12th April 2013
