Position Overview
A Business Development & Marketing Officer is responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth and implementing strategies to increase company revenue, visibility and brand image.
Reports To: CEO
Location: Jeffeh House, Bahai Road, Kisaasi-Kawempe North
Organization: Sendea Institute for Energy and Management (SIEM)
Employment Type: Contract Type
Application Deadline: 6th June 2025
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact in Africa’s clean energy and professional development space. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change.
Female applicants are highly encouraged
Key Responsibilities
Client Relations & Market research: Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, partners, customers and analyse market trends to identify new business opportunities.
Sales & Negotiation: Preparing business proposals, pitching ideas to investors, and closing deals.
Managing all Multimedia Online Services: Responsible for managing and enhancing Sendea Institiute's digital presence across various online platforms
Content Creation & Management: Producing and curating multimedia content such as videos, graphics, and written posts for the Sendea institute website and social media.
Social Media Engagement: Managing social media accounts, scheduling posts, interacting with followers, and analyzing engagement metrics.
Website Maintenance: Ensuring the website is user-friendly, interactive, up-to-date, and optimized for search engines.
Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external contacts.
Office & Administrative Support: Overseeing office operations and ensuring efficiency in daily tasks.
Travel & Logistics Coordination and schedule management: Ensuring the CEO's day-to-day operations run smoothly, organizing meetings, appointments, and events to optimize the CEO’s time and travel schedules.
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Marketing, or Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a business development role, marketing and office management
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-Solving: Thinking critically to overcome business challenges.
- Networking: Building strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Negotiation: Persuading and influencing decisions to secure beneficial agreements.
Desirable
- Strategic Planning: Developing business strategies to drive growth.
- Experience working in the renewable energy or educational sector.
- Project Management: Organizing and executing business initiatives efficiently.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should submit a CV, Cover letter and Academic Documents in one pdf and send to hr@sendea.org with the subject line: Application – Business Development & Marketing Officer at Sendea.