---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lukindo Tenga <lukindo.tenga@outlook.com> Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM Subject: Tanzania: Digital/Social Media Agency Director Opportunity To: "change-owner@change.washington.edu" <change-owner@change.washington.edu
Dear Sir/Madam: I'd be much obliged if you could forward this email to the Change email list. Thanks. Lukindo Tenga -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Change folks: My cousin runs an integrated marketing agency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania called Aggrey & Clifford (http://aggreyclifford.com/<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://aggreyclifford.com/&h=-AQGvBfnvAQFh1KsdIMTrYZwwUNBa2eBBflxyLjiroj_Phw&s=1>). They are looking expand their business into Digital/Social Media and need someone who can come and head the team. Aggrey & Clifford has a presence in Uganda and Kenya as well and is planning to enter the rest of East Africa. This is an opportunity to build a digital marketing team from scratch with the support of an already thriving traditional media agency in a market that has so much potential in new media. They are looking for someone with at least two years of work experience in a digital marketing agency, with app/web programming skills, social/web analytics, content management, and with an entrepreneurial streak. You will have opportunities to work with multinational brands such as Coca-Cola, Barclays Bank, as well as local companies. You'll also get to experience East African culture, participate in the burgeoning African digital revolution, travel globally, and have all the sunshine you could've ever wished for. The position needs to be filled ASAP, and the MD is willing to fly into Washington and/or drive to the Silicon Valley for a face to face interview. Please email me at lukindo.tenga@outlook.com with your resumes if you're interested. Also please feel free to forward the email to anyone you think would be interested. Please address your cover letter to Rashid Tenga, Managing Director. See below for a more detailed description of the needed requirements. Yours, Lukindo Tenga -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aggrey & Clifford (http://aggreyclifford.com/) is an integrated marketing agency based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. They are looking expand their business into Digital/Social Media and need someone who can come and build and head the team. A&C has a presence in Uganda and Kenya as well and is planning to enter the rest of East Africa. This is an opportunity to build a digital marketing team from scratch with the support of an already thriving traditional media agency in a market that has so much potential in new media. This will be a full-time salaried position with benefits. The position needs to be filled urgently. Starting time can be negotiated. *Responsibilities:* - Build and lead a digital/social media team for Aggrey & Clifford (A&C) - Develop a clear, region-appropriate vision for A&C’s efforts in the digital and social media space - Provide senior level strategic planning and counsel to A&C’s account teams and clients - Participate and lead in A&C pitches for new clients - Develop digital content management strategy for A&C - Develop and monetize new social media service offerings - Stay on top of current regional and global trends/applications in the digital and social media - Directly manage the social media team by providing ongoing feedback and evaluation in addition to the development of individual professional development plans - Ensure consistency and quality of service for A&C’s clients - Oversee the development of A&C’s digital and social media budgets and service levels - Develop new processes and platforms to facilitate client work and provide new efficiencies for current practices - Develop the plan to guide A&C’s strategy and marketing efforts in the digital and social media space *Desired Skills:* - 2+ years in the digital and social media space - Agency experience is important - Web/app programming skills - Thorough knowledge and understanding of the digital and social media space - Deep relationships with teams at social media platforms (i.e., Facebook and Twitter) - Team management -- proven ability to empower and mobilize teams to meet/exceed client expectations and to deliver against the program objectives