Exciting Career Opportunity: Communication & Marketing Officer
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam
🏫 Employer: Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T)
About AKES, T
Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible, world-class education that nurtures self-confident, open-minded, and ethical individuals. As part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), we are committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic student development.
To strengthen our brand presence and engagement, we are looking for a creative and dynamic Communication & Marketing Officer to join our team in Dar es Salaam.
Position: Communication & Marketing Officer
📌 Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
Role Overview
This role is instrumental in developing engaging communication strategies, managing marketing initiatives, and enhancing AKES, T’s visibility across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong storytelling ability, excellent digital marketing skills, and a passion for education.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Strategic Communication & Branding
- Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that align with AKES, T’s mission.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication channels.
✔ Content Creation & Public Relations
- Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, newsletters, website content, and speeches.
- Create compelling content for social media, blogs, and marketing collateral.
- Handle media relations, responding to inquiries and fostering positive engagement.
✔ Marketing & Digital Outreach
- Oversee digital marketing campaigns, including SEO, email marketing, and social media management.
- Monitor marketing analytics, track engagement, and recommend improvements.
- Utilize basic graphic design tools to enhance marketing materials.
✔ Event Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Plan and execute promotional events, school tours, and open days.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to drive outreach initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
📌 Educational Background:
✔ A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
📌 Professional Experience:
✔ 3+ years of experience in marketing, communication, or public relations, preferably in the education sector.
✔ Strong proficiency in digital marketing, social media management, and branding.
✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for storytelling.
✔ Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite) and Microsoft Office Suite.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
📌 Required Documents:
✅ Letter of application highlighting relevant experience
✅ Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✅ Certified copies of academic certificates (For international qualifications, certification by TCU is required)
✅ Contact details for three confidential referees, including the current Head of School or Line Manager
📩 Submit your application to:
HR – Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania
📧 Email: hr@akest.org
📬 Mail: P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam
⏳ Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
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