Job Description
EthSwitch S.C is a technology and payments company established to play a critical role in modernization of Ethiopia’s currently emerging payment system by instituting and operating the country’s retail payments scheme, ensuring interoperability of payments among payment services providers and providing shared infrastructure. The mission of the Company is “Making Payments Simple and Affordable”, and the Vision of the Company “To be best in class Payments Network in Africa”. We are looking for professionals to fill the following vacant positions for our offices of the Program Management Office (PMO).EthSwitch is currently implementing a range of projects/activities including the Real Time Retail Payment Platform which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
We are looking to hire a talented Brand consultant to assist in improving our business performance. In this role, you will be identifying key areas for improvement, conducting market research, and suggesting strategies to boost company performance.
To ensure success as a Brand consultant, you should have sound knowledge of financial analysis, and experience with workflow management. A top-level strategy consultant will identify and suggest strategies that reduce costs, boost performance, and ensure industry longevity.
Brand consultants typically have a wide range of responsibilities, which should include:
- Meeting with clients to determine their needs and goals, identifying opportunities for growth within an existing brand, and developing plans to achieve them
- Consulting with clients on marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and improve sales
- Developing visual materials like brochures and catalogs to promote products or services\
- Conducting market research to identify potential opportunities for growth in specific industries
- Creating a strategic plan for the client by analyzing existing marketing efforts, identifying target audiences, and creating a long-term vision for the brand
- Working with designers to develop new product lines that appeal to current trends
- Coordinating all aspects of a company’s branding efforts, including establishing a logo, designing advertisements, and creating a unique voice or tone of voice for a brand that differentiates it from competitors
- Developing marketing strategies for specific brands, including creating slogans and taglines, designing ad campaigns, and selecting models for print ads or runway shows
- Identifying opportunities for new business opportunities by researching markets and competitors, developing business plans, and pitching ideas to investors
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, business management or marketing and related fields.
- 5+ years’ experience on Brand and other Marketing Related activities.
- Detailed knowledge of industry trends and market behavior.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Deep understanding of management frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of financial analysis.
- Experience with project management.
- Report writing skills
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application with non-returnable CV, Cover Letter and Supporting Documents from November 30 – December 72022 between 8:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M from Monday to Friday and from 8:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M on Saturday to the address provided below or E-mail it at [email protected] by clearly stating the position title on the subject line. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.
EthSwitch S.C.
Location: Kazanchis Super Market Area (Opposite to Zemen Bank), Nega City Mall – 4th Floor, Room No 410; Addis Ababa. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted by phone.
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Manager
- Total Years Experience 10-20
