University of Kisubi
We are looking for a passionate Marketing Officer to plan and oversee the organization’s
marketing activities and campaigns. You will be the one to ensure that all marketing operations
are successful in meeting the goals set by Management.
A successful Marketing officer must have great enthusiasm for all things marketing and great
knowledge of the relevant techniques and principles. The ideal candidate will also be an
excellent communicator and will have experience in managing different marketing ventures.
The goal is to ensure that the marketing efforts of the University add the highest value to its
business.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning and implementation, in consultation with the head of marketing,
the University’s advertising and marketing strategies and campaigns to reach the
University’s many cohorts, from school leavers to postgraduate, and international
audiences. - Support the head of marketing in overseeing the department’s operations.
- Organize and attend marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness.
- Keep abreast of new marketing and advertising techniques to deliver innovative work.
- Plan and implement the University’s advertising and marketing strategies and campaigns
across offline, digital and social media platforms, including drafting marketing campaign
messages and evaluation of outputs from the campaigns. - Liaise with the University’s relevant staff across the University’s units and research centres
to assist with all advertising/marketing and promotional needs. - Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to promote the success of activities and enhance the
University’s presence - See all ventures through to completion and evaluate their success using various metrics.
- Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution.
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.
5 - Collaborate with Managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses.
- Provide periodic updates and monthly, quarterly reports to Management on the progress of
activities carried out and recommending future action.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
- BSc/BA in marketing, business administration, Journalism, Mass Communication or
relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the NCHE. - Demonstrable experience in Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Social Media is desirable.
- Proven experience as marketing officer or similar role
- Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles.
- Good understanding of market research techniques, statistical and data analysis methods
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software (e.g. CRM)
- Experience of filming videos and use of editing software.
- Thorough understanding of social media and web analytics
Personal Attributes and Competences
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal abilities
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Creativity and commercial awareness
- A team player with a customer-oriented approach
- Have a flexible, adaptable approach and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy and
demanding environment
Submit your application to the address below not later than 3rd January 2024, 5:00pm.
The Director, Human Resource
University of Kisubi
P.O. Box 182, Entebbe
Or via Email address: hr@unik.ac.ug
Only short listed candidates will be informed