Research and Communication Manager

V/No: 1/2012 Marketing, Research and Communication Manager - Grade WEF 2 (1 Post)

Reporting to the chief executive officer, the marketing research and communication manager will be responsible for:

• Formulation, interpretation and application of marketing research and communication policies, procedures, rules and regulations; research,
• Designing and rolling out market driven products and services;
• Facilitating participation of women entrepreneurs in local and international trade forums;
• Develop and implement a communication and marketing strategy;
• Undertaking promotions and publicity campaigns and establishment of market networks and linkages for beneficiaries' product / services
• Additional duties will involve organizing for market linkages, infrastructure development including business incubators and market spaces;
• Ensuring effective market research and development;
• Ensuring provision of research assistance and analysis services to the Fund and the beneficiaries of the Fund; ensuring production of quality research reports and facilitation of business development services.

QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:-

• served in the grade of Deputy Manager, Marketing, Research and Communication or in a comparable position for at least four (4) years in a reputable organization;
• a masters degree in either of the following fields:- marketing; strategic management, entrepreneurship or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competency in organizing and directing work
• A thorough understanding of the National goals and objectives and ability to translate them into marketing, research and communication concepts

The Fund will offer competitive market rate salary package.

Those fulfilling the requirements for the above position should apply online through our website www.wef.co.ke so as to reach the Chief Executive/Director not later than 1st November, 2012

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any canvassing prior to, during and after the interviews will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women Enterprise Fund is an equal opportunity employer