January 12, 2010

EVP – Marketing Communications

One of our Clients is looking for EVP – Marketing Communications for the following role.  
POSITION TITLE
EVP – Marketing Communications
POSITION BASED IN
Islamabad – Pakistan
CLIENT'S DETAIL
Leading Telecom Operator
GENDER
Equal Opportunity Employer
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
·          University graduate in business, marketing, communications or an equivalent combination of education, training and expertise.
·          Individual must possess a minimum of10 years combined senior management and communications experience in an organization involving a significant number of people with diverse and varied interests and backgrounds.
·          Experience must include strategic planning, communications planning and management, marketing and media relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
·          Plans and directs the work of the Marketing & Communications department staff and responsible for establishing overall objectives and priorities for the direction of the department.
·          Works directly with the President and senior staff and volunteers to set overall organizational policies and priorities. Considers and analyses the implications of proposed actions and decisions on the whole of the organization.
·          Works directly with executive directors, senior staff and board members on collaborative projects.
·          Directs the department’s strategic plan, which addresses critical issues in the marketing and communications area. The plan will set out objectives for each strategic area of the department and outlines plans for achieving those objectives.
·          In consultation with the senior management team and departmental staff, develops and recommends an annual plan for the Marketing and Communications department.
·          Makes decisions relative to the selection, promotion, utilization, retention and compensation of Marketing and Communications staff.
·          Makes presentations to the Board on Marketing and Communications strategies and activities.
·          Provides strong, effective and highly visible leadership to the Marketing and Communications team in order to capitalize on the full potential of this most critical resource.
·          Ensures that all employees are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the realization of United Way’s mission, vision, goals and objectives. Empowers employees to identify innovative approaches to enhance organizational performance.
·          Develops a marketing strategy that effectively markets the organization and educates the public in terms of issues and maximizes the organization's fundraising efforts.
·          Lead the team responsible for the development and implementation of an annual, strategic, special events calendar that ensures the efforts, resources and the volunteer time are utilized in a manner that provides the greatest return to the organization.
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·          Ensures all events are planned to capture the attention of the intended audience and the media. Responsible for the production of each event ensuring all appropriate sponsorships are achieved and all details are managed in a creative, timely and cost efficient manner.
·          Develops and implements communications and media strategies that successfully deliver information and key messages to the public.
·          Directs market research activities in order to keep abreast of changing demographics and other relevant issues in order to evaluate marketing and communication activities and to monitor emerging issues.
·          Individual must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others.
·          Individual must be able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to work in a changing environment.
Please send your resume at Faarouq.Siddiqui@gmail.com before 25th January 2010 in WORD FORMAT .Incomplete or Irrelevant CVs will not be entertained.
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