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Marketing Manager Job Vacancy National Museums of Kenya 2019

Career Employment Marketing Manager Nairobi Kenya April 2019 

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the National Museums and Heritage Act, 2006 No. 6 of 2006. NMK is a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and present cultural and natural heritage. This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world, for now and posterity.

It is in line with the need to realize the above mandate that NMK management is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified persons to fill the following positions whose holders will be based at NMK headquarters.

Marketing Manager

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Duties and responsibilities:

The position holder will report to the Director Administration and Human Resource and will be required to:

• Set product line objectives for sales volume, market share and profit targets


• Develop annual product line marketing plan and evaluate the product line marketing plan to ensure compatibility with overall corporate objectives, plans and resource allocation


• Work with functional areas (i.e. exhibits, finance, research, etc.) to ensure proper implementation of the marketing plan


• Ensure implementation and review of product pricing policies and establish marketing communications objectives and strategies


• Compile and interpret marketplace changes in customers, prospects, dealer/distributors, and competitor arenas; assessing other developments which can signal threats or opportunities


• Manage product line for long-term viability, growth and profitability


• Develop business plans for all income generating facilities and departments


• Participate in the recruitment of marketing personnel


• Be in charge of departmental budget


• Any other relevant duties as assigned from time to time

Qualification requirements:

The applicant must:

• Have served in the grade of a Principal Marketing Officer or an equivalent position in a reputable organization for a period of minimum three (3) years


• Be in possession of at least a Masters Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant masters degree


• Be a registered member of Marketing/Public Relations Society of Kenya.

Terms of service: Three (3) years renewable contract.

Application Procedure

Qualified and interested applicants may apply enclosing a detailed resume, copies of academic and professional certificates plus testimonials, names and addresses of referees.

The applications should be addressed to:

Director General,
National Museums of Kenya,
P.O. Box 40658-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

OR e-mail: dgnmk@museums.or.ke

so as to be received not later than 19th April, 2019.

Applicants are required to submit their applications alongside clearances from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation, Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.

NMK is an equal opportunities employer.

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