IFS Marketing Specialist

Alireza Khaliqyar
Sun, Mar 24 2019 3:01 PM

https://mcit.gov.af/en/ifs-marketing-specialist

About Ministry of communication and IT:

The vision of Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) for Afghanistan is a thriving the digital economy and information society powered by knowledge and the innovative use of information and communication technologies to strengthen our country’s economy, improve public services, increase productivity, create jobs, and improve the lives of all Afghans.

To provide ease of access to a reliable and cost effective ICT infrastructure and quality e-service delivery. Promote sustainable development of the country’s ICT sector. Improve ICT services and make available the latest technological innovations. Meet the public expectations for ICT and as a whole contribute to the socio-economic development and transformation of the existing economy into a digital economy.

The goals and mandate set for MCIT for the upcoming 5 years are:

·        To provide strategic leadership and supervision in ICT, Information and National Guidance for sustainable development;  

·        To develop an inclusive knowledge based society via provision of high quality broadband services throughout the country;  

·        To provide guidance and strategic direction on access to public information, postal service, telecommunication, information and communication technology and digital media;

·        To transform the existing manual, time-consuming and costly government procedures into more efficient electronic processes;

·        To facilitate the private sector development and attraction through provision of required government based services and support for ensuring their inclusion in digital economy;  

·        Facilitate digital connectivity, Internet and cost-effective access to information and communications infrastructure and services throughout the country; 

·        Promote the utilization of ICT as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors, to enhance the accelerated socio-economic growth and development through dissemination of public information and provision of innovative information and communication technologies;

·        Formulate and implement policies of postal public services, electronic public services, and information technology and communication technology;

·        To guide, deliver and supervise the information services, new technology, communication and postal services to Government ministries and departments, both locally and externally;

·        Facilitate and reduce the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign and promote the creation of jobs;

Facilitate and lower down the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign to promote creation of jobs.

Job Summary:

The IFS Marketing Specialist will work under direct supervision of the IFS Project Manager and report on his activities/accomplishment directly to the IFS Project Manager, projects coordinator, Afghan Post Director and minister office. He/she will perform the following duties but not limited to:

·        Formulate an overall marketing strategy for IFS to ensure the best visibility among Money transfer operators;

·        Responsible for finding and winning profitable new customers;

·        Building a strong off line and Digital marketing strategy;

·        Review the marketing calendar for the year in terms of the events, marketing initiatives, branding and promotional activities to create MIS, analysis;

·        Conduct on-going research (both primary and secondary where appropriate) to understand market conditions, client satisfaction, industry trends, and the competitive landscape;

·        Uses market research, demographic market segmentation and reporting and maintaining competitive market information;

·        Manage end-to-end implementation of customers’ acquisition and retention marketing plans;

·        Evaluate and provide recommendations on IFS services;

·        Work with advertising and media agencies for smooth service delivery to support various marketing functions;

·        Responsible for compiling and distributing quarterly marketing evaluation report to relevant authorities;

·        Social Media Advertising and Innovation;

·        Planning and execution of marketing activities of IFS on social channels;

·        Develops annual marketing budgets;

·        Social Account Management;

·        Duties will not be limited to IFS only, but the individual will be taking active part in general Afghan Post tasks as well;

Any other duties assigned by the IFS Project Manager.

Skills Required:

Scheduling & Planning

Requires travel to provinces:

No

Skills Description:

Education:

• Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelors) in Marketing, business administration or any other relevant field.

Experience:

• With master’s and bachelor’s degree minimum 5 years relevant professional experience is required with government or international agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience and knowledge of proposal writing, policy development and analysis;
• Ability to provide vision, anticipates problems, and offer problem resolution;
• Ability to plan, develops, and evaluates programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Formulate an overall marketing strategy for IFS to ensure the best visibility among Money transfer operators;

·        Responsible for finding and winning profitable new customers;

·        Building a strong off line and Digital marketing strategy;

·        Review the marketing calendar for the year in terms of the events, marketing initiatives, branding and promotional activities to create MIS, analysis;

·        Conduct on-going research (both primary and secondary where appropriate) to understand market conditions, client satisfaction, industry trends, and the competitive landscape;

·        Uses market research, demographic market segmentation and reporting and maintaining competitive market information;

·        Manage end-to-end implementation of customers’ acquisition and retention marketing plans;

·        Evaluate and provide recommendations on IFS services;

·        Work with advertising and media agencies for smooth service delivery to support various marketing functions;

·        Responsible for compiling and distributing quarterly marketing evaluation report to relevant authorities;

·        Social Media Advertising and Innovation;

·        Planning and execution of marketing activities of IFS on social channels;

·        Develops annual marketing budgets;

·        Social Account Management;

·        Duties will not be limited to IFS only, but the individual will be taking active part in general Afghan Post tasks as well;

Any other duties assigned by the IFS Project Manager.

Job Location:

Afghanistan, Kabul

Qualifications:

Education:

• Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelors) in Marketing, business administration or any other relevant field.

Job Keywords:

marketing

Submission Guideline:

Interested of afghan nationals should submit their updated application comprises your CV and a non-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the advertised position.

Email: mcitrecruitment@gmail.com

Human resource directorate

Ministry of communication and information technology.

PLEASE MENTION THE VACANCY NUMBER & NAME OF POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING IN YOUR E-MAIL SUBJECT LINE otherwise the application will not be considered

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

The vacancy announcement is open only for Afghan national(s) applicants.

Submission Email:

   mcitrecruitment@gmail.com