Marketing Coordinator

About Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions

Kurumbuka exists to develop and empower African leaders with God-given visions for transformation.

For too long, communities across Africa have been devasted by corrupt leadership. Exploitative leaders in all sectors have failed to solve Africa’s greatest challenges while external agencies have wasted billions of dollars on initiatives dreamt up by outside “experts”. As a result, millions have suffered under the burden of protracted violence, displacement, starvation, and economic collapse.

At Kurumbuka, we are forging a new way forward where local leaders are empowered to unleash the potential of Africa by serving their own communities. We are committed to developing executive and emerging leaders, connecting them with other influencers, giving them the tools necessary to multiply their solutions, and cheering them on as they realize their dreams.

Kurumbuka means ‘to multiply’, and when you join the Kurumbuka team you join a multiplication movement that is creating lasting change throughout Africa.

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Job Summary

As the Marketing Coordinator, you will champion the growth of Kurumbuka’s brand while developing and implementing our marketing strategy across all channels. You bring innovative ideas and produce engaging content that increases donation revenue and supports program delivery in Africa. You are a creative, committed, and competent team player who will work with a growing tech stack, a small team, and stakeholders to bring impactful ideas to life.

You have the prioritization and project management skills necessary to oversee multiple tasks and understand the importance of adapting content to each audience segment. You possess the skillset necessary to collect content, create assets, and execute projects combined with a drive to learn new things in order to tackle new challenges. On an ongoing basis, you stay organized and manage an increasing amount of digital assets. You display integrity in your work and respect for those you work with – evident in the assets you create and how you engage with members of our international community.

You are able to work in multiple settings – either independently or with a team – in order to achieve desired outcomes that are on brand, on time, and on budget. As a champion for Kurumbuka, you will work to add value wherever possible. Overall, you will leverage your skillset to spearhead marketing initiatives that motivate supporters and program participants alike to take action.

Reporting to: Director of Strategic Growth and Public Engagement

What You’ll Do

• Work with the Director of Strategic Growth and Public Engagement to develop marketing strategies.

• Implement Kurumbuka’s marketing strategy and grow our brand across all channels while staying on budget.

• Collect content through interviews with program participants, partners, and supporters.

• Oversee the creation of assets for fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship through writing, graphic design, photography, and videography.

• Work with team members in Africa to help develop content and visual assets for the delivery and growth of our programs.

• Identify and work with companies to acquire highly professional and cost-effective collateral.

• Manage and improve Kurumbuka’s website through SEO, UX, and design improvements.

• Grow our audience by developing content plans and executing approximately four social media posts per week.

• Produce monthly e-newsletters for multiple audiences.

• Support Kurumbuka’s content management system and strategy.

• Advise on the acquisition of hardware and other resources that will be utilized for content collection and program delivery.

• Help with conceptualizing, planning, and implementing promotional events.

• Analyze the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, delivering quarterly reports and making necessary changes to improve results.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience communicating cross-culturally.

• Skilled at telling inspirational stories.

• Able to work in both team and solo environments.

• Time management and prioritization skills to work on multiple projects at once with various deadlines.

• Complete projects with acute attention to detail.

• Ability to execute within established processes but able to freestyle and learn new skills and approaches as needed.

• Must have experience:

  • Social Media Management (e.g., IG, FB, LinkedIn)

  • Graphic Design

• Other relevant experience:

  • Sending Email Campaigns with MailChimp

  • Web Development/Management

  • Video Production and Post-Production

  • Photography

  • Copywriting

• BONUS: Degree in communications, writing, marketing, or another relevant field.

• BONUS: Proficiency in French.

Personal Qualities:

• Committed to acting as a champion for our mission, adding value whenever possible.

• Display strength of character and integrity.

• Display creativity and problem-solving.

• Interpersonal skills and confidence in sharing ideas.

What You’ll Get

• Flexible work hours

• Health and dental benefits

• International travel opportunities

• Opportunities for increased responsibility and leadership

How to Apply

Are you interested in a purpose-driven position? Do you want to utilize your skills to make a difference? Do you want to meaningfully contribute to the growth of a new organization? Do you want to grow personally and professionally? If you’ve read through our website and are passionate about the people, core values, and vision of Kurumbuka then please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two referees to info@kurumbuka.org with the subject line “Re: Application – Marketing Coordinator”

Application Deadline: Shortlisted applicants will begin being notified on March 2, 2022. The application will remain open until the right candidate is found.