Marketing Manager Opportunity

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Summary

The Marketing Manager leads World Vision Ethiopia’s national marketing and fundraising strategy, driving growth in domestic income, supporter engagement, and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote best practices and foster a culture of relevant culture, e.g., safeguarding, quality assurance.
• Training and Capacity Building: Design and facilitate training programs for staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill enhancement.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure adherence to established standards and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Strategic Collaboration and Thought Leadership: Engage with the Local Partnerships Specialist to implement the Localisation Roadmap.
• Strategic Marketing and Fundraising Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of WVE’s national marketing and fundraising strategy.
• Drive Retail Giving: Design and lead strategies for acquiring, nurturing, and retaining individual Sponsors and Donors.
• Partnership and CSR Oversight: Supervise the Marketing Partnerships Specialist to ensure strong pipeline management.
• Market Research and Brand Innovation: Monitor and analyze giving trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s in business administration, Finance, Marketing, Development, or related field.

Professional Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in marketing, fundraising, or business development, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.

Required Language(s)

• Amharic
• English

Travel and Work Environment Accommodations

10% travel to the field.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and Key Competencies

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

Safeguarding Commitment

World Vision is a child-focused organization committed to safeguarding all children and adult beneficiaries, with zero tolerance for violence or abuse.

Disclaimer

World Vision Ethiopia values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for job applications.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management