Marketing officer wanted at UB

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

MARKETING AND ADVERTISING OFFICER

VACANCY NO: IRC 777, CAMPUS INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE – DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND RECREATION

Main purpose of the job

To develop and design various posters, fliers, brochures, advertisements, website, and other promotional materials to market and advertise the sports facilities and sports programs. The officer will assist in the execution of Departmental Marketing and Advertising strategic plan for Sports Facilities and Sports programs. Assist in Events coordination in the Campus Indoor Sports Centre.

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for (i) Designing coordinating, and producing campus recreation center print publications, facility signage, and web designs. (ii) Coordinating the development of design plans and timetables for projects/events. (iii) Assisting with developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote facilities, programs, services, and special events for the department. (iv) Aiding in the development of design standards for material produced by campus recreation. (v) Adhering to design standards and principles of the division of student affairs at the University of Botswana. (vi) Assisting in keeping production of all printed materials and projects on schedule. (vii) Assisting with inventory and ordering of equipment and supplies related to marketing and advertising and graphic design. (viii) Taking program and event photos as needed and assisting in the maintenance of Campus Indoor Sports Centre photo library. (ix) Assisting in the development of audio and video productions for Campus Indoor Sports Centre.

Requirements: Candidates should have at least a Diploma in Marketing and Publicity, Graphic design, marketing and advertising, visual communication major or equivalent. Candidates should have experience of 2 – 3 years in marketing, publicity and advertising. They should also have experience in the use of computer technology to develop brochures, website and other promotional materials.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How to Apply: Letters of application are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.V. (including telephone and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your applications to the Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support) – Department of Human Resources, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone-Botswana, Telephone: (267) 355 4148; Fax: (267) 397 4796. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 205, Block 108, Second Floor, Administration Building.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 31st August 2018