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Applications from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the following post:

MARKETING MANAGER – INNOVATION HUB

 

Reports to: Executive Director, Research and Innovation in the Vice Chancellor’s Office

 

Duties for the Marketing Manager will include:

 

1.     Marketing the Innovation Hub and recruit potential tenants.
2.     Promoting the commercialisation of innovations at the Innovation Hub.

 

iii. Creating and implementing marketing plans including but not limited to print, video, television, social media, etc.

1. Conducting market research to identify potential investors for goods and services from the Innovation Hub.
2.     Investigating new opportunities for demand-driven research.
3. Maintaining a communication  system  for  Innovation  Hub  highlights  for  internal (intranet, research briefs, newsletters, emails, announcements) and external (internet, newsletters, brochures, news release) consumers.

vii.      Establishing new ways to market our products and attract investment.

viii.      Performing market analysis and providing marketing support to researchers

1. ix.     Overseeing the  coordination  and  organization  of  all  public  events  linked  to  the

Innovation.

1. x.     Perform other related duties, as assigned.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES

 

The ideal candidate should have: Excellent creative and marketing skills; Superior technical writing skills and ability to produce simple but high quality content; Experience in print and electronic media; Positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative, courteous working relationships with  others; Be able to work independently and be self-motivated; Exceptional organizational and time management skills with an eye to prioritize and coordinate work demands; Excellent interpersonal, team working and communication skills; Ability to work under pressure, and observe and respect deadlines; Efficient, organised and hardworking.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree Business, Communications, Marketing, or other related field, and at least 5 years related experience.
• A  demonstrable  record   in   creative   writing,   digital   advertising,   content management, etc.
•       Advanced computer skills including basic knowledge of Design packages such as

Photoshop or Illustrator.

 

APPLICATIONS

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth; certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:

 

Deputy Registrar, Human Resources

University of Zimbabwe

P O Box MP 167

Mount Pleasant

HARARE

Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 113

The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is  16 October 2020.  Please note that only short- listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Full Time

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Location

Harare

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Category

Management

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Closing Date

October 16, 2020