GRET is an international solidarity organization whose objective is to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations and to promote social justice, while preserving our planet. Created in 1976, the association is now present in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Overall objective of the position :
The Head of the Marketing component will have the main mission of monitoring and supporting local businesses for the implementation of marketing activities for nutrition projects and the management of the marketing manager. It will be supported by experts from GRET Niger and GRET headquarters.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks :
More specifically, the Manager of the Marketing component will have the following missions:
- Coordinate the framing, implementation and analysis of marketing studies (market studies, satisfaction studies, etc.)
- Provide technical support to local businesses in defining and monitoring the implementation of marketing strategies (distribution strategy, promotional campaign plan, design of promotional and packaging tools, monitoring-evaluation of commercial activities, etc.)
- Develop training modules and provide training for local businesses and other stakeholders in the field,
- Contribute to the design and implementation of the monitoring-evaluation system with regard to marketing activities
- Contribute to the writing and assembly of new GRET projects regarding marketing activities
- Technically support and manage the marketing manager in the operational monitoring of marketing actions,
These missions will be carried out in collaboration with the marketing manager and as part of the implementation of nutrition projects implemented at the GRET Niger level.
The Manager of the Marketing component will carry out any other activity related to the position and requested by his superiors.
Functional and hierarchical links
Attachment position:
The Section Manager is under the responsibility of the Nutrition Program Manager.
Subordinate positions: Marketing manager
Transversal functional links:
- With project managers
- With the Gret technical team
- With the head of the Maradi branch
- With all employees regarding the management of security information
- With the support teams of the GRET representation in Niger.
Profile sought
- BAC + 5 diploma in Marketing, or in commercial management or business communication, Professional experience of at least 5 years in the implementation and monitoring of marketing activities: market research, design of promotional tools, development of marketing strategies, coordination of promotional campaigns, etc.
- Experience in development projects would be an asset;
- Good marketing and sales experience in an agri-food company, or private sector or supporting small businesses in Niger;
- Successful experience of at least 2 years in management;
- Commercial fiber, rigor, autonomy and organizational capacity
- Excellent oral and writing skills in French, English would be a plus;
- Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and general IT;
- Sense of responsibility and respect
- Flexibility, availability and ability to work under pressure.
The objectives:
- Management of the marketing team (marketing mission manager), validation of employees’ plans, monitoring of actions and drafting of reports.
- Planning and implementation of marketing and visibility actions for GRET projects in Niger;
- Collaboration with GRET project managers in Niger;
- Ensure the organization of the launch of promotional campaigns for new units (organization of teams, action plans and budgeting for promotional actions, monitoring of implementation and reporting/capitalization).
Exercise conditions
Exercise location : Niamey
Mobility : Frequent missions within the country
Working hours : Days and times in force in Niger
Remuneration will be established on the basis of the salary scale in force at Gret Niger.
Submission of application:
- Application files (cover letter and CV with 3 professional references from most recent former employers, please include their professional email address) must be sent online only through Gret’s online recruitment system Niger at the following address : [email protected] indicating “ Marketing Section Manager » in the title of the email.
- Please send your job application au representative of the Pays du Gret Niger.
- Deadline for submitting an application: November 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
NB :
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Female applications are strongly encouraged.
- Applications will be processed as they arise. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
- Gret Niger reserves the right to cancel recruitment.
To find out more about GRET: www.gret.org.
