Marketing Officer - Centenary Bank


Centenary Bank, the leading Micro Fi­nance and Commercial Bank in Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experi­enced and competent persons in the fol­lowing field;
Marketing Officer

Reports to: Manager Marketing and Branding
Role: Design, & review the advertising & promo­tional items/Programs of the bank, conduct regular market research & surveys, review, Design marketing communication messages in line with Divisional work plan.
  • Design and review promotion plans for Bank products and services in accordance with the Bank’s objectives/business strategy.
  • Identify and develop and implement market­ing strategies for defined market segments in line with the Bank’s objectives/business strat­egy.
  • Design, implement and review the distribu­tion of the advertising and promotional and marketing communication items/ programs of the Bank in line with the Bank’s objectives.
  • Obtain research reports and publications, as­sess new and emerging threats and generate reports on the appropriate level of marketing activity to achieve the Bank objectives.
  • Coordinate and participate in the Bank’s pro­motional activities, trade shows, and exhibi­tions
  • Review promotion and marketing proposals and requests to the bank and advise manage­ment on the appropriate action to be taken
  • Review, design and update the Bank’s prod­ucts and services on the website in liaison with the business Technology and corporate affairs & according to the Bank’s products, specifications & branding guidelines.
  • Identify and develop new markets as well as tailor solutions for customer segments to grow the bank’s customers portfolio


Required Qualifications
  • Honours degree in marketing management, Commerce,, business administration, or field relevant to the position.
  • CJM post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • At least 2 years experience in a branding/ marketing role in a large commercial estab­lishment preferably a financial institution
Key Skills/Competencies
  • Customer centric disposition
  • Ability to handle multiple projects
  • Able to work under minimal supervision
  • A team player.
  • Strong research, report writing, communica­tion and networking skills/ Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • High level of integrity
  • Readiness to travel within Uganda.

How to apply:

Application procedureInterested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply;
  • Downloading an application form for employ­ment from www.centenarybank.co.ug
  • Fill it and enclose an application letter, Curric­ulum Vitae (CV), three competent referees and applicable academic documents.
  •  Submit the application not later 26th June, 2012 to:
The General Manager, Human Resources, Centenary Bank Plot 16, Namirembe Road, R O. Box 1892. KAMPALA Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.