Marketing and Communications Consultant - Nigeria Job at Uniqua Consulting GmbH

Started by Jobrib, Feb 26, 2014, 05:31 PM

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Job Title: Marketing and Communications Consultant  

Location: Nigeria

Recruiter: Uniqua Consulting GmbH

Our client, a Non-Governmental Organization based in Switzerland, is looking for entrepreneurial individuals, who can – with a high degree of autonomy – manage and lead several projects and will play a crucial role in strengthening the relationships with key stakeholders that share the same vision to mobilize innovation towards sustainable development in Africa.

Uniqua Consulting GmbH is recruiting Africa-based: Marketing and Communications Consultant

Duties and Responsibilities – Advise senior management on communications and marketing strategies for African markets, crisis management, and reputation management topics; – Develop strategic communication and marketing programs aligned with client's goals and generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure programs success; – Develop media relations strategies and deliver results; – Deliver and edit press releases, by-lines, case studies, fact sheets and other media materials; – Plan and implement special events such as press conferences, media roundtables, etc; – Efficiently work with and manage partners and suppliers, ensuring successful project execution;

Desired Skills and Experience:

Skills and specifications:  – The ideal candidate(s) will have achieved a good first degree from a respected university; ideally in marketing and communications; – The ideal candidate(s) has at least 2-3 years of communications and marketing experience in the private sector in Africa, local or national government or international organization; – Fluency in English and Portuguese is required; – Experience in a communications agency with exposure to client from the public sector or large companies is also welcome; – Have strong financial management skills and instincts; – Be willing to undertake regular travel.

The successful candidate will reside in sub-Saharan Africa (Angola, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique preferably) and, in addition to frequent travel in Africa, will also be required to visit Europe and the Middle East on a regular basis. The person(s) will ideally know the above mentioned key markets well and have a good understanding of the business culture and media landscape.

Are you interested in this great job opportunity and in playing a role in being a catalyst for innovation across the African continent?  We are looking forward to receiving your application online or at careers13027@uniqua.ch to the attention of Mrs. Bettina Brühlmann-Furst.

Only direct applications with CV and motivational letter in English will be considered. All applications will be treated as confidential.

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