About the Organization:
The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), a non-profit agency, is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Its mandate is to alleviate poverty, diminish the vulnerability of poor populations, and reduce economic and social exclusion by establishing sustainable institutions that extend a broad range of innovative financial services to underserved population.
Background
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.
About the Job:
The First Microfinance Foundation is looking for a Market Officer. S/he will be working on developing and implementing the marketing strategy to promote the youth program « €˜Head Start » to ensure the program reaches it outcomes efficiently and reflects the program’s brand identity to the public, target audience, donors, and microfinance community.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a marketing strategy to reach potential clients for the program and give public exposure to the program within the branding and communication guidelines of the donor and implementing organizations;
- Organizing of program marketing, networking and PR events;
- Production of the program marketing and promotional material.
Qualifications:
- Academic degree in Business or Marketing;
- Minimum 2 years experience;
- Fluency in Arabic and English. Ability to work in both languages;
- Private sector business experience a plus;
- Value chain development analysis, marketing rural development participatory methods, and organizational capacity building skills a plus;
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, and logistical skills;
- Interest in microfinance and BDS.
Closing Date: 13 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@fmf.com.eg
Please mention « Market Officer » in the subject line.
Contact:
Swalen Samy
swalen.samy@fmf.com.eg
43L Jazayer St., 4th floor, Awlad Ragab building,
Al Jazayer Square, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
11435
Egypt
Telephone: +20229820502
Fax: +20225171557
