Job Description

Posted on June 4, 2021

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research and Consultancy as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following position of Marketing/Affiliation Officer in the Directorate of Distance Education and Open Learning:
Marketing/Affiliation Officer – (1 Position)
Job Purpose
To market Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs and manage collaborations with institutions to enhance the spread and expansion of the Directorate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Design and implement the marketing strategy for ODL programs
Create and manage collaboration with appropriate institutions
Implement university policies and procedures on safeguarding the students’ academic interests
Organize and attend marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness
Plan advertising and promotional campaigns for ODL programs on a variety of media (social, print etc.)
Liaise with stakeholders to promote the success of activities and enhance the Copperbelt University’s presence.
Qualifications
Grade 12 School certificate with 5 ‘O’ level Credits including English and Mathematics
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Public Administration or equivalent Social Science
Three (3) years work experience in a similar position
Ability to speak and write English clearly and coherently to a diverse group of institutions
Required Skills and Behavioral Attributes
Enthusiastic, Confident, Energetic and motivated
Get up and go attitude
Friendly and approachable
Good communicator
A team player with good interpersonal skills
Professional attitude to work and the care of students.
Reporting Relationship
Immediate Supervisor: Director
Interested individuals meeting the above set qualifications should apply to send their application letters accompanied by detailed current Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional qualifications together with three (3) names and addresses of referees, of which two must be professionally acquainted with the applicant. The application must clearly state the specific position being applied for and must reach the undersigned by 18th June 2021 and they should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Copperbelt University
Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
Kitwe, Zambia
E-Mail: jobs@cbu.ac.zm