Equity
Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is 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 nearly 8 million customers - the largest customer base in
Africa.
Currently,
the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in its four subsidiaries in
Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan
Marketing Communication Officers
4
Positions
- One in each subsidiary; Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan
The Position
The
role holder will, be responsible for supporting the communications department
in communications, advertising, promotion, event management activities, public
relations and other related roles as shall be assigned.
Reporting
to the Managing Director in the respective subsidiaries, the role holder will,
be expected to perform the following duties;
Key Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Managing Director, and in liaison with General Manager Communications at
Equity Bank Group, the candidate will be responsible for all communication
tasks relating to the subsidiary which will include PR, advertising, in line
with the communication strategy of the subsidiary.
- Coordinate
sponsorships, events and promotional activities involving the Bank.
- Ensure
proper preparation and execution of events including brand visibility in
such events through identifying branding opportunities.
- Identify
opportunities, sponsorships, promotions for marketing and sales.
- Manage
promotional collateral for the Bank in the respective subsidiary.
- Content
generation for the Intranet platform.
- Focal
point for online content for the subsidiary in working collaboration with
team leaders in the subsidiary.
- Liaison
with the Communication and Advertising team in the head office to achieve
brand standardization of all communication materials.
- Support
in content development of all communication materials so as to ensure
relevance of messages to the target audience.
Qualifications,
Knowledge and Experience
- Degree
or equivalent in communication, marketing and advertising or a business
related field.
- Professional
training in communication, public relations and event management.
- Over
3 years relevant experience in marketing, event management or corporate
communication in a large organization.
Desired
Skills and Ability
- Good
negotiation skills.
- Excellent
communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Able
to work well under minimum supervision.
- Flexible,
ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Creative
thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively.
- Team
player.
- Computer
proficiency.
If
you meet the above qualifications, submit your application quoting the job you
are applying for to the email, address below by 1st October 2012.
Please
include detailed curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant certificates,
testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email
address.
All
applications should be sent online through the email indicated below.
Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke
Applicants should clearly indicate in which subsidiary they are applying for
the job.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Equity
Bank Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We
value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values,
and what they bring to the workplace.
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