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Job Title:    Marketing &
Communications Officer

Organisation: Uganda
National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEEA)

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:
Programme Director

About US:

The Uganda National
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEEA) is a coalition body
of the private sector players in the renewable energy and energy efficiency
sub-sector of Uganda, whose key mandate is to avail a platform for actors to
merge synergies and improve the business environment in the sector.

Job Summary:  The Marketing and Communications Officer is
responsible for the day-to-day marketing activities of the organization. This
includes the design, production, implementation and execution of the marketing
and communication plan in support of the strategic Alliance objectives. This
role serves as the brand steward and must translate the alliance’s strategic
objective messaging into all areas of marketing and communications such as the
website, social media, email communications, event promotions, public and media
relations, collateral, and any other marketing initiatives. The incumbent must
implement and execute effective solution-driven marketing campaigns that align
with target audience and Alliance’ stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Collaborate with the
Programs Director and leadership to develop communications strategies that will
broaden reach and deepen impact

·       
Coordinate
with departments on marketing and outreach campaigns for programs, events,
chapters, and membership

·       
Coordinate
marketing campaigns with sales activities

·       
Generate,
edit, publish and share engaging content on social media platforms

·       
Design
and implement direct email marketing strategies

·       
Create,
develop, and manage content for website

·       
Oversee
organizational response to industry related topics and/or social matters

·       
Write
press releases and other media communications

·       
Develop
newsletters and other avenues to share updates

·       
Copy/edit
and proofread all external communications

·       
Track
and report on all site metrics and analyze performance, including SEO and web
traffic

·       
Define
approach and suggest improvement to reach target audiences

·       
Develop
and maintain and develop the master marketing calendar

·       
Manage
outsourced projects, such as graphic design, to ensure quality and timely
delivery

·       
Ensure
message consistency and brand management

·       
Establishing
and maintaining relationships with media outlets

·       
Support
ongoing department and corporate priorities by contributing to the development
and implementation of online campaigns and digital content to target key
audiences, measuring success in achieving them.

·       
Perform
other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
candidate will have a minimum of University Degree in relevant field and
supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.

·       
Experience
in planning marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and successful public
relations efforts.

·       
A strong
track record of positioning an organization to achieve tangible outcomes in a
competitive communications environment

·       
Experience
in marketing for sales team.

·       
Proficiency
in marketing automation technology

·       
An
ability to work under tight deadlines

·       
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills

·       
Solid
knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics

·       
An
ability to work on big strategy plans as well as day-to-day tasks

·       
Hands on
experience in content management and copywriting

·       
Analytical
and multitasking skills

·       
Must be
assertive and a self-starter

·       
Exceptional
organizational and project management skills

·       
He/she
must have an advanced hands-on knowledge of creating and implementing digital
content and strategies, managing high profile events;

·       
The
ideal candidate must have good knowledge and understanding of what the Energy
Sector

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting only cover letter
and a CV of not more than 2MB addressed to: HR manager. Submit Email: info@unreeea.org

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.

Deadline: 20^th July 2020 by 5:00pm

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