Position: Marketing & Planning Officer
The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT University) was built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based Direct Aid (AD). In line with this expansion, of SUMAIT University. The University is also making restructuring of Programs and Faculties in Education and Administration positions to accommodate the business needs. Therefore, SUMAIT University wishes to invites applications from suitable Internal and External qualified Individuals to fill the Administrative vacant posts as follows:-
Marketing & Planning Officer (1 post)
A successful Marketing & Planning officer must have great enthusiasm for all things marketing and great knowledge of relevant techniques and principles. The ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator and will have experience in managing different marketing and planning ventures. The role of Marketing/Planning Officer is to assist in the planning, development and delivery of agreed aspects of the marketing and Planning, widening access and community engagement activities and student recruitment activities for the University.
Essential Duties, Tasks& Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates strategic operations of marketing, and administrative programs, projects, and/or services of broad significance to the University.
- Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, Marketing, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
- Determines need and plans, develops, and assesses a wide range of integrated communications strategies and programs for and on behalf of the university's principal executive.
- Contribute in the implementation of marketing strategies of the University.
- Organize and attend marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness.
- Plan advertising and promotional campaigns for products or services on a variety of media (social, print etc.)
- Provides strategic advice and consultation to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing operations, systems, Marketing activities and procedures.
- Develops and manages annual capital and/or operating budgets; oversees, monitors, and coordinates program budgets as appropriate.
- Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and
- procedures; may serve on university planning and policy-making committees.
- May represent the university to governmental agencies, funding agencies, national
- organizations, and/or the general public; may represent the principal executive at
- various community and/or business meetings, as assigned.
- Plan advertising and promotional campaigns for products or services on a variety of
- media (social, print etc.)
- Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.
Qualifications
- Holder of at least Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, development planning and Management, Project Planning and Management or other relevant field of Social science Studies.
- Proven experience of minimum of three (3) years with directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Solid knowledge of marketing and planning techniques and principles.
- Good understanding of market research techniques, statistical and data analysis methods
- Excellent diagnostic and problem solving skills
- Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
Knowledge, skills and ability required
- Skill in Planning and budget preparation and fiscal management.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of integrated program planning, marketing, development, and administration within a private’s institution environment.
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
Mode of Application
- Applicants should submit their applications supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V.),
- certified copies of their certificates, names and addresses of three non-relative referees who can be contacted for references. Foreign awards should be verified by Tanzania
- Commission for Universities (TCU).
SUMAIT University offers attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s
Salary Scales.
Dead line 14/08/2021
Hand delivered application should reach to Sumait University, Chukwani Street Zanzibar
not later than 3:30hrs on 19th August, 2021. Or you can send your application through
Email at: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz
Applications should be addressed to:
Vice Chancellor,
SUMAIT University,
P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.
Email: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz
