Equity Bank is the region’s leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.
With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.
Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:
Marketing Communications Officer
The Position
The role holder will, be responsible for supporting the Communications department in marketing, promotion, event management activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate sponsorships, events and promotional activities involving the Bank
- Liaise with service providers to ensure proper preparation and execution of events including brand visibility in such events through branding opportunities
- Identify opportunities, sponsorships, promotions for marketing and sales
- Manage vendor contracts; exercise diligence in tracking expenses to meet expense! budget goals
- Monitor vendor performance by ensuring alignment with market value for services rendered
- Interface with all Equity Bank teams and offices to optimize event and associated campaigns effectiveness
- Manage promotional items for the company
- Offer support to the branches, departments and subsidiaries in regards to marketing and promotion requirements
- Liaise with the creative agency to follow up on execution of tasks
- Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables
- Degree or equivalent in Marketing or a business related field
- Professional training in Communications, public relations and event management
- Over 3 years relevant experience in marketing or event management in a large media organization or in communication function in an established organization
- Good negotiation skills
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical ability
- Able to work well with minimum supervision
- Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively
- Team player
- Computer proficiency
Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Email to: jobs@equitybankco.ke
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.
