About US:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.
Job Summary: The Manager-Digital Communications will lead, develop, implement, track and optimize MTN Uganda’s positioning and leveraging of digital channels and assets to create value rich traffic and customer engagement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage website and social media traffic and engagement performance including Online brand sentiment
Growth in usage and revenue of MTN products including digital services
Ensure efficient online media execution and digital communication channel campaigns and initiatives
ROI on online communication efforts including but not limited to customer usage of the channels and brand recognition as a digital leader
Timely execution of online marketing communication initiative as well as reporting and insight generation from Online channels
Drive internal collaboration initiatives and efforts on digital media channels
Effective support and enablement of Internal and external partners Timely input, delivery and execution of the Digital Business plan including the annual Online channels & communication plan
Effective delivery of digital GTM deliverables
Timely implementation of New online channels and activities as well as creative leverage of the brand’s online assets
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the MTN Manager-Digital Communications employment opportunity should hold a degree or 3 year Diploma in Communications, Marketing or a related field from an accredited University
At least five years’ experience in area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others
Significant experience working in a medium to large organization
Proven working experience in digital marketing
Experience running content management and digital production systems as well as managing content governance processes as required.
Prior experience managing websites, including optimisation, content feature definition, editorial, and implementation.
Previous experience integrating digital and social media efforts into broader media and marketing strategies
Knowledge of digital marketing and Online Ad Serving tools
Solid knowledge of website analytics tools e.g. Google Analytics and online listening tools e.g. Radian 6
Working knowledge of Share point CMS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
Fully at home with social media, CMS management, marketing analytics, and content development
Broad knowledge and understanding of how to drive traffic through SEM, SEO, and PPC
Ability to understand complex business and technology themes and translate them into compelling communication messages and content
Highly self-motivated and directed
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized with diligent attention to detail,
Good at multi-tasking
Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritize
Must have the ability to build and work as part of a team, or independently.
Possess a proactive and fast Learning demeanour
Flexibility and stress resistance.
Good relationship building skills
Unquestionable professional and ethical standards
Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively with stress
Obsessively detail oriented
NB: Please note that presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send/deliver their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O Box 24624, Kampala, (MTN Towers), Uganda.