Senior Marketing and Communication Officer Job Vacancy

Our client in (South Sudan) is sourcing for a Senior Marketing and Communication Officer who will report to the Head of Business. 

The Senior Marketing and communication Officer will be responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the marketing strategies, marketing communications and public relations activities.

Core Functions: 
 
Strategic Roles
  • Create, develop and implement of The Bank marketing strategy to meet the overall business plan.
  • Ensure that the Bank’s philosophy, mission and vision are pertinent and practiced throughout the Bank.
  • Develop and manage creative marketing initiatives in support of The  range of activities and The as choice bank
  • Develop and coordinate means to seek regular input from the Bank’s key customers and stakeholders regarding the quality of programs and services and the Bank’s relevance.
  • Support in the formulation and administration of policies to ensure and sustain the integrity of the Bank and to maximized customers engagement with The bank
Management Roles
  • Participate and contribute resourcefully the senior management meetings.
  • Lead, manage and direct the department to ensure the departmental target are achieved
  • Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel
Marketing, communications and public relations roles
  • Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of:
1.       A comprehensive marketing strategy, communications and public relations programs that will enhance the Bank’s image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications
2.       All Bank marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations and client acquisition
  • Articulate Bank’s desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the Bank, and assure communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.
  • Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all Bank publications.
  • Coordinate media interest in the Bank and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
  • Coordinate the appearance of all Bank print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, brochures, etc.
  • Coordinate and oversee programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist The Bank in the marketing, communications and positioning of their activities.
  • Ensure that the Bank regularly conducts relevant market research and coordinate and oversee this activity. Monitor trends.
  • Leads projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events.
Planning and budgeting
  • Responsible for the achievement of marketing/communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives.
  • Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing/communications/ public relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
  • Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the marketing/communications/public relations function.
  • Brief regularly the CEO and other heads of Department of emerging and developments in the environment that might affect or enhance the banks objectives and business
Primary Relationships
  • The position report to HOB and serves as a member of the senior management team.
  • This position participates with other management staff in charting the direction of the Bank, assuring business growth and effective operation.
  • Within the Bank, the position has primary working relationships with the HOB, senior management team, staff of the Marketing/Communications and the service providers.
  • Outside the agency, the position coordinates, primarily, with the media.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in Commercial
  • Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities.
  • Strong creative, strategic, analytical, Bank and personal sales skills.
  • Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising and appraising personnel.
  • Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media negotiating with media.
  • Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications
  • Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and page layout.
  • Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams as well as challenging environment.
  • Strong oral and written English communications skills.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Senior Marketing and Communication Officer on the subject line.

****This Role will be based in South Sudan****