Equity Bank Latest Jobs in Kenya

Equity Bank ¡s the region’s leading Bank whose purpose ¡s to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the roles outlined below:

1. Marketing Communications Officer

The Position

The role holder will, be responsible for supporting the Communications department in marketing, promotion, event management activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsorships, events and promotional activities involving the Bank
• Liaise with service providers to ensure proper preparation and execution of events including brand visibility in such events through branding opportunities
• Identify opportunities, sponsorships, promotions for marketing and sales
• Manage vendor contracts; exercise diligence in tracking expenses to meet expense! budget goals
• Monitor vendor performance by ensuring alignment with market value for services rendered
• Interface with all Equity Bank teams and offices to optimize event and associated campaigns effectiveness
• Manage promotional items for the company
• Offer support to the branches, departments and subsidiaries in regards to marketing and promotion requirements
• Liaise with the creative agency to follow up on execution of tasks
• Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing or a business related field
• Professional training in Communications, public relations and event management
• Over 3 years relevant experience in marketing or event management in a large media organization or in communication function in an established organization

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Able to work well with minimum supervision
• Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Team player
• Computer proficiency

2. Marketing Communications Officer - Media Management & Advertising

The Position

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Marketing Communications department in media management and advertising activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A degree in Communications or a business related field
• Professional training in Marketing or Public relations
• Over 3 years experience in media management and advertising

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical ability.
• Able to work well with minimum supervision
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer Proficiency

3. Assistant Manager, Communications

The Position

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the role holder will. be responsible for supporting the Communications department in the development and production of content for electronic, print and digital channels for the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept development and production (shooting, scripting/writing and editing) for features and stories for the Banks various communication channels (electronic, print and digital)
• Content development and production of video features for the Africa success stories channel onwww.youtube.com/africasuccess
• Photography and maintaining a photo library

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in communication with emphasis on videography and production
• Professional training in communication and public relations
• Over three years practical experience ¡n content development and production
• Knowledge and experience in working with new media will be an added advantage

Desired Skills and Ability

• Creativity
• Voicing over scripts
• Video recording and production
• Scripting for documentaries
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision

4. Communications Officer - Camera Person

The Position

Under the supervision of the communication manager, the role holder will, be responsible for supporting the Communications department in video shooting and editing.

Key Responsibilities

• Video shooting and editing as directed by the communication manager
• Photography and maintaining a photo library for the Bank materials
• Logistical support for events

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Higher diploma in mass communication with emphasis on videography and production
• Professional training in communication, public relations and video production
• Over three years practical experience in content development production

Desired Skills and Ability

• Creativity
• Voicing over scripts
• Video recording and production
• Scripting for documentaries
• Able to work well with minimum supervision

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 2 March, 2012.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybankco.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.