Job Title: Marketing Manager
Organisation: Fido Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Fido Uganda is an African-based Fintech Company. Fido empowers individuals and entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities in Africa. We have been operating in Ghana since 2015, disbursing about 3 million credit facilities. Built on advanced technology that enables fast, easy access to financial services, our independent financial platform and unique machine-learning risk models make instant credit decisions – even for customers with no financial track record.
Job Summary: We’re looking for a Marketing Manager who’s hands-on, resourceful, and equally comfortable running a market activation in downtown Kampala as they are launching an influencer campaign or editing a customer testimonial reel.
This is a hybrid role that blends offline marketing and field support with digital campaign execution ideal for someone who can think strategically, execute quickly, and leverage AI tools to get more done with less.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offline Marketing & Field Support
- Lead local activations, events, and brand presence at markets, fairs, and pop-up booths
- Support and coordinate offline sales campaigns (e.g., branded trucks, radio, flyers, field teams)
- Work closely with sales agents to align on-ground efforts with marketing goals
Digital Marketing & Content Production
- Schedule and send email campaigns using tools like Mailchimp or Brevo
- Upload blog content, manage website updates (no coding needed)
- Plan and shoot short-form videos (e.g., social media reels, customer testimonials, influencer content)
- Publish content across social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
- Collaborate with and manage local influencers
AI & Automation
- Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Canva, Runway, Descript) to generate copy, edit video, and scale content
- Identify ways to automate repetitive marketing tasks and increase content output
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years experience in marketing, with both offline and digital exposure
- Proven experience organizing events, field activations, or sales campaigns
- Confident using digital tools for social media, email, blog publishing
- Comfortable producing video content (phone + basic editing tools)
- Familiarity with AI tools for writing, design, or video editing
- Highly organized, creative, and proactive
- Fluent in English and Luganda a plus
- Experience in fintech, telecom, FMCG, or agency work preferred
Bonus
- Experience working with micro-businesses or informal markets
- Background in influencer management
- Strong understanding of the Ugandan digital landscape
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join Fido in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
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