Uniqua Consulting GmbH Recruiting

Job description

Our client, a Non-Governmental Organization based in Switzerland, is looking for entrepreneurial individuals, who can - with a high degree of autonomy - manage and lead several projects and will play a crucial role in strengthening the relationships with key stakeholders that share the same vision to mobilize innovation towards sustainable development in Africa.

Uniqua Consulting GmbH is recruiting Africa-based:

Marketing and Communications Consultant(s)


Duties and Responsibilities

- Advise senior management on communications and marketing strategies for African markets, crisis management, and reputation management topics;

- Develop strategic communication and marketing programs aligned with client’s goals and generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure programs success;

- Develop media relations strategies and deliver results;

- Deliver and edit press releases, by-lines, case studies, fact sheets and other media materials;

- Plan and implement special events such as press conferences, media roundtables, etc;

- Efficiently work with and manage partners and suppliers, ensuring successful project execution;
Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and specifications

- The ideal candidate(s) will have achieved a good first degree from a respected university; ideally in marketing and communications;

- The ideal candidate(s) has at least 2-3 years of communications and marketing experience in the private sector in Africa, local or national government or international organization;

- Fluency in English and Portuguese is required;

- Experience in a communications agency with exposure to client from the public sector or large companies is also welcome;

- Have strong financial management skills and instincts;

- Be willing to undertake regular travel.

The successful candidate will reside in sub-Saharan Africa (Angola, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique preferably) and, in addition to frequent travel in Africa, will also be required to visit Europe and the Middle East on a regular basis. The person(s) will ideally know the above mentioned key markets well and have a good understanding of the business culture and media landscape.

Are you interested in this great job opportunity and in playing a role in being a catalyst for innovation across the African continent?  We are looking forward to receiving your application at careers13027@uniqua.ch to the attention of Mrs. Bettina Brühlmann-Furst.

Only direct applications with CV and motivational letter in English will be considered. All applications will be treated as confidential.