Mwalimu Sacco Head of Marketing, Research and Corporate Affairs Job in Kenya

Our client, Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd, is a leading ISO certified organization mandated to mobilize savings and give credit to its members. 

With a net worth of over Ksh. 20 billion, a membership in excess of 60,000 members and eleven (11) branches spread across Kenya, Mwalimu National Sacco stands out as a leader in the sector and is geared to become a key player in the region’s financial services sector. 

Mwalimu Sacco has consecutively won the Best Managed Sacco Award, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to excellence.
 

Mwalimu Sacco is seeking to recruit dynamic, ambitious and result oriented individuals to fill the following position:
 

Head of Marketing, Research and Corporate Affairs

Ref: HMCA/11/2014
 

The incumbent will plan, develop and implement all of the organization’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities in order to continuously attract potential customers and retain existing ones. 

S/he will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will also ensure that the SACCO communicates its value proposition to the members and other stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the SACCO’s marketing, corporate communication strategy, and customer service strategy;
• Developing of themes, layout, design, communication messages and coordinating printing of marketing and promotional materials;
• Managing and monitoring customer service within Mwalimu Sacco and its branches countrywide;
• Coordinating all internal and external corporate communication including media briefs and release;
• Leading the marketing team to deliver all planned and agreed department and individual performance targets;
• Ensuring the delivery of excellent internal and external customer service by all team members;
• Identifying potential business opportunities while ensuring acquisition of and retention of members;
• Developing and implementing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives within the Sacco
• Planning and implementing promotional campaigns through various platforms; and
• Industry research of various aspects influencing the cooperative movement and financial sector at large.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• A Bachelors degree business or related field; A masters degree is an added advantage
• Membership to a professional body;
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy organization, five of which must be in a senior management position progressively within a busy marketing, strategic planning/innovations department;
• Demonstrable expert business knowledge and proficiency in marketing, analytical research, leadership, corporate communication and strategic planning;
• High standards of professionalism and integrity; and
• Ability to write press releases, make presentation and negotiate with media.

How to Apply
 

Applicants for the all the positions above must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills. 

Good analytical skills and knowledge of ICT applications and attention to details are also critical competencies. In addition they must be self-driven, have ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and have excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the respective reference number on your application letter.

To be considered, your application must be received by 21 November, 2014 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya