Reports to: Director, International Affairs, Marketing and Communications
Duties and Responsibilities
Ÿ Responsible for managing and marketing the University brand to create brand awareness. Ÿ Responsible for marketing the University’s programmes, products and services. Ÿ Ensure a uniform application of the University's brand identity across all marketing materials, communications and digital platforms. Ÿ Contribute to the creation, execution and assessment of a comprehensive annual marketing plan encompassing social media, print, digital content and email marketing. Ÿ Create advertisements and content that gain public trust, encourages public participation in website promotional content and brings the public to the website. Ÿ Develop and manage the marketing budget to ensure effective resource allocation Ÿ Oversee and synchronise activities of Marketing and Liaison Officers across Faculties. Ÿ Plan and organise the University's participation in exhibitions to ensure effective representation and promotion of academic programs, products and services.
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Qualifications and Experience
Ÿ A Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Marketing /Public Relations/Media Studies or related field Ÿ A Master’s degree preferably in a related field Ÿ A Digital Marketing qualification will be an added advantage. Ÿ Minimum 3-4 years of directly-related professional work experience and expertise in strategic communications and marketing, crisis communications Ÿ Proficiency in Digital marketing Ÿ Be flexible and a self-starter; able to manage multiple concurrent projects while also being highly detail-oriented with an attention to quality;
How to Apply
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants will be required to follow the following application procedure:
1. Completion of an application form through the following link: https://forms.gle/fKFYX8iPxG2DR9xT8 2. After completing the Application Form on the above link,applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, ID, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees.
Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113 Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar Human Capital Management University of Zimbabwe P.O Box MP 167 HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 20th of June, 2025
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
