Role overview
The Marketing & IT Advisor will work as part of the Tanzania Local Economic Development- Extractive Industries project which aims to increase the benefit to local communities in Tanzania of investment in the mining industry.
The Marketing & IT will also coach SIDO staff providing business support services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve the quality of marketing and IT management support. Ultimately the role will contribute to local companies winning more contracts and employing more people and therefore ensuring a greater proportion of mining investment benefits local people.
How to apply If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We'll ask you to commit to 12 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.
We'll ask you to commit to 12 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.
Desired Skills and Experience
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- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related subjects
- Experience in developing marketing / IT management systems
- Able to develop and implement strategic marketing / IT methods applicable to business at a SME level in developing countries.
- Good experience in establishing and supporting organization development
- Facilitation and training skills
- Fluency in English