Marketing Officer

Basma · 23rd October 2008

EMPLOYER: Arab Digital expression Camps Project, 4 al-Ahram St. Upper Plateau, Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt
Position: Marketing Officer
Level of Effort: Full time (with a three months probation period)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Responsibilities: All project marketing and media related ativities planning, developing, managing and implementing/execution
Salary: According to experience
Travel: Ability to travel occasionally
Supervisor: ADEC Project Director
Reports to: ADEC Project Director
Works closely w/: ADEC Project Director and Project Manager

BACKGROUND:

The Arab Digital Expression Camps Project

The Arab Digital Expression Camps Project organizes residential summer camps for Arab youth aged between 12 and 15. The two-week camps held annually, teaches youth how to proficiently use technological tools in the world of communications media to promote expression through image and sound.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Develop, manage and implement a marketing and business strategy to publicize and promote ADEC activities
• Develop and build a network of contacts including corporations, international agencies, schools, media, cultural and educational centers, parents and children throughout the region
• Develop ideas to promote the project through exhibitions, competitions, campaigns and auctions
• Coordinate the ADEC website and community portal
• Organize publicity/media/advertisement campaigns to attract participants and trainers from all over the Arab world
• Develop marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, posters, DVDs, website, community portal and other ADEC identity items
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Experience and knowledge

• Substantial experience in developing, managing and implementing marketing and media related strategies
• Proven track record and demonstrable experience of marketing outputs/results

Skills and ability

• Proven ability to write accessibly for different audiences and to edit and proofread marketing tools and material
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to advise staff and management on marketing issues and support project staff to deliver marketing objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant academic qualifications (Min BA)
• At least three years experience in marketing and communications
• Strong commitment and interest in the activities of the ADEC as part of the arts, youth development, education and technology community in Egypt and the region
• Ability to take initiative, propose ideas, and add to the already inspiring and dynamic ADEC team
• Flexibility and ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be an articulate spokesperson representing the organization towards all partnering institutions including donors, sponsors, collaborators and other art, education and technology institutions, the media, artists and production crafts persons, general collaborators of ADEC and the public at large
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Familiarity with youth education and development and/or arts and culture/technology for development is a plus
• A practical understanding of IT systems is also preferable

Application

Please send a CV and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications to:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Please indicate "ADEC Marketing Officer” in the subject line.

Deadline: 9th of November, 2008
For more information about ADEC: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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Basma Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 89	Marketing Officer EMPLOYER: Arab Digital expression Camps Project, 4 al-Ahram St. Upper Plateau, Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt Position: Marketing Officer Level of Effort: Full time (with a three months probation period) Start Date: As soon as possible Job Responsibilities: All project marketing and media related ativities planning, developing, managing and implementing/execution Salary: According to experience Travel: Ability to travel occasionally Supervisor: ADEC Project Director Reports to: ADEC Project Director Works closely w/: ADEC Project Director and Project Manager BACKGROUND: The Arab Digital Expression Camps Project The Arab Digital Expression Camps Project organizes residential summer camps for Arab youth aged between 12 and 15. The two-week camps held annually, teaches youth how to proficiently use technological tools in the world of communications media to promote expression through image and sound. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned • Develop, manage and implement a marketing and business strategy to publicize and promote ADEC activities • Develop and build a network of contacts including corporations, international agencies, schools, media, cultural and educational centers, parents and children throughout the region • Develop ideas to promote the project through exhibitions, competitions, campaigns and auctions • Coordinate the ADEC website and community portal • Organize publicity/media/advertisement campaigns to attract participants and trainers from all over the Arab world • Develop marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, posters, DVDs, website, community portal and other ADEC identity items • Other duties as assigned. Essential Experience and knowledge • Substantial experience in developing, managing and implementing marketing and media related strategies • Proven track record and demonstrable experience of marketing outputs/results Skills and ability • Proven ability to write accessibly for different audiences and to edit and proofread marketing tools and material • Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to advise staff and management on marketing issues and support project staff to deliver marketing objectives QUALIFICATIONS • Relevant academic qualifications (Min BA) • At least three years experience in marketing and communications • Strong commitment and interest in the activities of the ADEC as part of the arts, youth development, education and technology community in Egypt and the region • Ability to take initiative, propose ideas, and add to the already inspiring and dynamic ADEC team • Flexibility and ability to work independently • Strong organizational skills • Must be an articulate spokesperson representing the organization towards all partnering institutions including donors, sponsors, collaborators and other art, education and technology institutions, the media, artists and production crafts persons, general collaborators of ADEC and the public at large • Fluency in English and Arabic • Familiarity with youth education and development and/or arts and culture/technology for development is a plus • A practical understanding of IT systems is also preferable Application Please send a CV and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications to: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Please indicate "ADEC Marketing Officer” in the subject line. Deadline: 9th of November, 2008 For more information about ADEC: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]