DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS – University of Zimbabwe – UZ 277 views

Job Summary

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

Reports to: Vice Chancellor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual communications and marketing plan that

includes social media, print and digital content and email marketing;

• Develop and assess measurable goals and objectives that advance the Strategic

Framework as well as communications and marketing objectives;

• Develop annual communications and marketing budgets

• Manage institutional partnerships that support University marketing and fundraising

goals, including University rankings;

• Lead the strategy and generation of engaging digital content for the University

website, social media and email channels that lead to measurable action and impact

on University performance; and

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing or Public Relations or Media

Studies or English or Journalism or related field

• A Master’s degree preferably in a related field or Master in Business Administration

(MBA);

• A Digital Marketing qualification will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 2-4 years of directly-related professional work experience and expertise in

strategic communications and marketing, crisis communications

• Proficiency in Digital marketing.

• Be flexible and a self-starter; able to manage multiple concurrent projects while also

being highly detail-oriented with an attention to quality.