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  • Posted: Jun 27, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2018
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    Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. We have 19 innovative products and project models that have successfully been implemented and transformed 5.4 million l...
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    Sales and Marketing Assistant

    JOB GRADE

    B2

    REPORTING TO

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Manager

    DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM/PROJECT

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Unit

    3

    MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

    The main purpose of this position is to contribute to the strengthening and growth of Amref Health Africa in Kenya Social Enterprises. The Sales and Marketing Assistant will be responsible for overseeing and assisting the marketing and sales activities. He/She will support enterprises in developing annual work plans, ensure achievement of the set targets, ensure documentation and tracking of records and provide professional interface with enterprises and clients.

    PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    KEY AREA

    ACTIVITIES

    • Marketing and Sales
    • Scout for business opportunities- Government tenders, Newspapers, Professional sites- Linked in, Devex, Relief web
    • Organise meetings with clients including and not limited National and County governments, development partners and non-governmental organizations for contracts for consultancies
    • Support in development of social enterprises marketing goals and objectives towards growth and prosperity
    • Develop marketing plan and Support the coordination of marketing activities as per marketing plan and targets
    • Support the organization and coordination of operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity within the department
    • Support in the gathering analysis and interpretation of external and internal data and write reports(Monthly, quarterly and annual reports)
    • Professionally represent the company in events, conferences and workshops that are relevant and as assigned.
    • Development of marketing and advertisement IEC materials- Brochures, videos, merchandise, branding etc
    • Social media marketing- Facebook, twitter Linked in
    • Development and Management of the Amref Consulting Blog and Website, as well as for other social enterprises and writing press releases
    • Administrative. Customer Service and Documentation
    • Manage communication with clients through email, telephones and websites
    • Assist in packaging and delivery of consultancy and other enterprises applications
    • Respond to inquiries made by clients about company products and services in a timely and friendly manner
    • Maintain excellent relationships and partnerships with partners/vendors/suppliers
    • Plan and Coordinate networking events and exhibitions for the department and organization- Workshops, conferences, meetings with stakeholders
    • Assists with annual budget tracking and departmental sales performance on a monthly basis.
    • Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
    • Develop database of all clients and opportunities and ensure that business development documents used by the organization are well organized and easily auditable
    • Assist in financial reconciliations of marketing and sales activities within the department
    • Assists with reconciling purchase orders and ensures invoices are submitted to Finance.

    EDUCATION

    • A Degree in Marketing/ Business Development/Commerce
    • Professional Training and/ or Knowledge in research, monitoring and evaluation and quality improvement will be an added advantage

    EXPERIENCE

    • 2 years’ experience working as a marketing personnel for a non-governmental organization dealing with health issues
    • Experience working for a consultancy firm or a fast-paced business environment will be an added advantage

    SKILLS

    • Knowledge of consultancies in health research, monitoring and evaluation and quality improvement
    • Marketing and sales for services
    • Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills
    • Multitasking and prioritization skills
    • Customer service skills
    • Negotiation skills
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Practical computer skills and ability to adapt new technology (must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office)
    • Strong team work
    • Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills
    • Knowledge of current Global Health Business Development theories and practise
    • The ability to work with the minimum of supervision
    • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
    • Excellent database management skills

    COMPETENCIES

    • Excellent Communication Skills
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Public Relations and networking skills
    • Presentation/Influencing/Negotiation skills
    • Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team
    • A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment
    • Methodical approach to tasks and problem solving
    • High degree of initiative with a “can do” attitude
    • Honest, punctual and hardworking.

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application letter and CV to recruitment@amref.org by Saturday, 30th June 2018. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.

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