Job opportunities at Marie Stopes Tanzania
Title :director of sale and marketing
CAREER
OPPORTUNITY
Marie
Stopes Tanzania (MST) is the Non-Governmental Organization duly registered
under the law of Tanzania, and it is centered in a marketing-focused,
results-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing
techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and
allied services. MST is a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global
Partnership, which operates in over 46 countries worldwide. MST's goal is to
improve quality of life in Tanzania by dramatically improving access to and use
of family planning, and other reproductive health services.
We are
looking for the Executive member to fill the below vacancy;
THE
DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING (DS & M)
The
Director of Sales & Marketing (DS & M) is a key member of the Executive
Management Team (EMT). The person in this strategic position is responsible for
the
leadership,
planning and coordination of the overall marketing strategy based, among other
things, on the globally recognized marketing mix theory and the tools
made
available by Marie Stopes International (MSI). S/he is also responsible for all
matters relating to the creation of demand, marketing, and innovation and
guiding implementation of strategies within Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) to align
with strategic priorities.
The
Director of Sales & Marketing (DS & M) reports to the Country Director
of MST and will work collaboratively with other EMT members to achieve MST's
objectives. The Social Marketing Manager, External Relations Lead and Client
Contact Centre Coordinator report to the DS & M. The post requires frequent
travel within Tanzania.
Key
Responsibilities:
•
Business Development and Planning;
• Brand
and Organizational Promotion;
• Social
Marketing:
•
Clinics Promotion;
• Resources
Mobilization:
•
Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Client
Contact (Call) Centre Operations;
• Team
Leadership and Development.
Minimum
Requirements:
•
University degree in Marketing/ Business Administration, or equivalent
qualification;
• Master
degree in Marketing/ Business Administration, or post graduate qualification
will be an added advantage;
•
Minimum 7 years experience in a similar position in marketing, communication
and / or sales with an international NGO, or in the private sector (preferably
an international company);
•
Management leadership of a successful Social Marketing programme;
• Proven
experience in managing operations at a senior management level;
•
Minimum 5 years experience working as a member of a senior management team;
•
Experience in private commercial and / or non-governmental sector;
•
Experience in marketing products and / or ideas for the youth demographic
segment;
•
Passionate about improving access to health information and services;
• Fluent
in English and Kiswahili, both oral and written;
• Proven
ability to train and develop others.
Mode of
Application:
If you
feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to
be part of the team, please send your application including a CV and cover
letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in the post to the
address below;
Director
of HR & Administration
Marie
Stopes Tanzania
P. 0.
Box 7072. Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone:
+255 22 277 4991
E-mail:
jobs@mst.or.tz
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing
date: All applications should reach the addressee before Friday May 4, 2018
COB.
Source:
The Guardian April 25, 2018