Posted on September 27, 2012

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Senior Marketing Manager

We’re looking a hands-on marketing and social media expert who can take our organizations marketing strategy and activities about our social mission, professional capacity and ICT4 Development programs around the world to the next level.

Come join our team and help us transform lives around the world by building our communications/outreach programs and engaging with our vibrant ICT4D community network.

Download the PDF Senior Marketing Manager job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Sr. Marketing and Communications Manager is Inveneo’s marketing lead and will be responsible for the planning and execution of communications and marketing strategy for the organization. The Manager will also function as lead writer and copyeditor, producing, assigning, and editing marketing and promotional materials, and online communications.

The preferred Communications Manager will be a team player, fluent in the terminology and language of the international development community and information and communication technology industry. They will be able to craft audience-specific messaging for donors, user groups, partners, and the press across all media platforms – print, digital, and in person.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance Inveneo’s positioning and messaging in the international development community and technology industry
• Create cost-effective and targeted marketing campaigns that lead to business opportunities. (Note: Inveneo has a B-B, not a B-C strategy)
• Lead internal marketing efforts, including standard presentations and the training and supporting for staff delivery them confidently and on-message
• Produce relevant and engaging content for the Inveneo.org website that reinforces Inveneo’s positioning
• Develop comprehensive collateral (online/print) in coordination with Inveneo’s technical teams that is accessible to non-technical decision makers- which will include datasheets, white papers, presentations, etc.
• Curate the ICTworks online community, including developing original content and managing submissions and volunteer writers
• Support in-person Technology Salons that drive spirited discussions and open up new business opportunities for participants

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a marketing or communications role in international development, non-profit or the technology industry
• Strong social media experience
• A solid understanding of the role of information and communication technologies in accelerating the social and economic advancement of the developing world
• Experience developing and leading online marketing campaigns
• Experience living or working in the developing world
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous experience developing large-scale USAID proposals
• Previous in ICT4D projects and/or marketing
• Fluency in French or Spanish, in addition to English

Work Location

• Position is full-time or contract, based in San Francisco, CA
• Must be legally eligible for employment in the United States
• Must be able to travel internationally to Inveneo project sites in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East (10% – 20% travel req’d.)
• Must be willing to work outside of standard hours as needed to interact with international partners and networks

NOTE: Employment/Contract is contingent upon award.

Application Instructions

Apply

• Please send a resume, writing samples and thoughtful cover letter to jobs [at] inveneo [dot] org
• No phone calls please.