Closing date 22nd March 2012
Our client, Botswana Innovation Hub is a newly established company that is wholly owned by the Government of Botswana, whose mandate is to provide an attractive location for technology driven and knowledge intensive businesses to develop and compete in the regional and global market. In this regard, the focal point of the Hub is to provide state-of-the-art facilities to attract domestic, regional and global companies to locate innovation, technology and R&D activities within the Hub and promote technology based innovation and entrepreneurship.
BIH is looking for a dynamic and resilient individual with strong presentation skills and good project management and execution skills to take up the position of PR and Communications Manager.
Job Summary
To implement BIH Marketing, Public Relations and Communications practice under the guidance of Director of Marketing and Registration, including preparing content of newsletters, websites and other printed or electronic media. He/she will also participate in organising and selling BIH events and spaces.
Main Responsibilities
The incumbent will coordinate various marketing activities of BIH by developing various marketing concepts, endorsements, managing special events and promotional seminars for a product or service. He/she will organise marketing campaigns, marketing events and presentations. The incumbent will also prepare marketing and communication material for the use of BIH, and ensure proper distribution of all planned communication. He/she will maintain budgetary management of PR and Communications activities and develop good relations with key stakeholders including the media.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations or Commerce. Five years relevant experience. The incumbent should have a good understanding of marketing concepts, demonstrated strong presentation skills to local and international audiences and the ability to work under stress and tight deadlines. They must have good content writing skills and ability to get into the skin of any product. Good project management and execution skills are essential, as is the ability to work well in a team.
Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply giving full details of qualifications, experience and enclosing up-to-date copies of their CV’s with at least three (3) references and certified copies of certificates to:
CGP Consultants
Private Bag 00230
Gaborone
Botswana
E-mail: cgp@info.bw or hand deliver at Unit 8, Plot 54513
The Courtyard, Riverwalk
Closing date: 22nd March 2012
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
