Global Telecom Job Opportunity in Kampala; Communications Manager

Job Title:    Communications Manager
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Global Telecom
Reports to:    The Head of Marketing

Job Overview:
We are seeking the services of a well experienced and qualified individual to join a well reputed Telecommunication Company based in Kampala, Uganda

Job Requirements:

•     University degree in Communications or Marketing; other degree holders with supplemental commercial education will also be considered.
•     A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position either within an organisation or working with an agency.
•     Experience with all media disciplines/tools, such as: social media marketing/community management, display banner advertising.
•     Relationship management with marketing communications agency.
•     Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•     Knowledge of telecommunications industry is an advantage but not essential.
•     Skilled in writing clear, concise and grammatically correct articles.
•     Highly proficient in all MS Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database experience.
•     Willingness to work long hours as and when required.
•     Proven managerial or supervisory expertise within their current organisation

Other desirable traits:

•     Self-driven with the ability to motivate peers and subordinates.
•     Customer oriented.
•     Innovative and willing to learn.
•     Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•     Possess a strong performance and results orientation.
•     Able to apply high-level analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Job Duties:

•     Managing the day-to-day internal and external communications and marketing activities of the organisation.
•     Maintaining a strong brand; including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, web site and social media.
•     Monitoring and maintaining a communications plan reflecting all activities that have been approved by the management team and supporting the Head of Marketing in developing and updating this plan.
•     Co-ordinating media and public affairs activities to promote the Company’s products and services to its different segment groups.
•     Managing the day-to-day relationships with marketing and communications agencies.
•     Developing and managing an active media relation’s strategy.

Deadline: 26/05/2014

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