2 New Jobs at Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) November 2024

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2 New Jobs at Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) November 2024

Overview:
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary
of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news
network with an award-winning presence in print and digital media. We
are the publishers of leading national news brands such as Mwananchi,
The Citizen, and Mwanaspoti in both print and digital formats, as well
as proprietors of the Mwananchi Digital suite of products and Nation
ePaper eGazeti web platforms. We are audience-led, market-driven, and
committed to empowering the nation.

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant Position at Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) November 2024

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Company Name: Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Tanzania
Job Summary
We
are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill
the position of Executive Assistant to ensure smooth and efficient
administration and management of the MD’s office, including scheduling,
travel, engagement, activities, and communication between the MD’s
office, board, staff, external stakeholders, customers, clients, and
others.

Responsibilities:
Board Meetings:

• Maintain and refine internal processes that support high-ranking executives, and ensure operations run efficiently.
• Arrange and prepare board packs for board meetings.
• Ensure hotel accommodation and airport transfers for board directors.
• Ensure all necessary items are made available for and during board meetings.

Scheduling and Coordination: 

• Manage
  professional and personal scheduling for the MD, including agendas,
  mail, email, phone calls, client management, transportation, and other
  company logistics.
• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar
  management for senior executives, travel logistics, and activities,
  including accommodations, transportation, and meals.
• Corporate
  Social Responsibility (CSR): With the Head of Marketing, Corporate
  Affairs & Sustainability, create and develop activities that build
  the image of MCL in areas of Health, Education, and Environment,
  ensuring sustainability.
• Support other external CSR activities.

Customer Care: 

• Manage
  the MCL front desk and ensure efficient customer service for board,
  staff, external stakeholders, customers, clients, and other internal and
  external clients.
• Organize team communications and plan
  management office and company-wide events, conferences, workshops, and
  other engagements either internally, virtually, or off-site.
• Ensure
  punctuality, dress code that portrays the MCL employees’ image, and
  that front desk officers are smart and courteous to guests.
• Monthly reports on activities at the front office.
• Maintain the ambiance at the reception at all times.

Engagement Management: 

• Manage visits and visitors to the MD’s office, ensuring each guest has the same exceptional experience engaging with MCL.
• Manage
  engagements with internal and external stakeholders, employees, and
  HoDs to ensure delivery of various projects and tasks.

General Administration:

• Provide administrative and office support, such as typing, dictation,
  spreadsheet creation, faxing, and maintenance of filing system and
  contacts database.
• Manage calls, supporting management reports, letters, minutes, boardroom access & availability, and other admin tasks.

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Academic: Basic university degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a related field.
• Skills: Secretarial & customer care skills.

Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) November 2024

Job Title: Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
Company Name: Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Tanzania

Job Summary
We
are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill
the position of Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs &
Sustainability. This role will lead a combined portfolio that
establishes MCL’s market presence, visibility, influence, and brand
equity. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of
marketing, corporate affairs, and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities:
Sustainability & Corporate Affairs:

• Cultivate commercial and non-commercial partnerships to deliver sustainability, corporate affairs, and marketing initiatives.
• Promote
  a culture of sustainability within MCL by training employees on
  sustainable practices and encouraging green initiatives, working with HR
  and other departments.
• Develop and implement the company’s annual strategic marketing, corporate affairs, and sustainability plans.
• Prepare
  regular sustainability reports for executive leadership and
  stakeholders, showcasing progress, insights, and recommendations.
• Identify and implement best practices in sustainable media production, resource management, and digital content distribution.

Brand & Market Development: 

• Develop
  and execute MCL’s approach to corporate affairs to positively position
  the institution on key emerging issues as the focal person for public
  engagement.
• Develop a standard brand communication approach,
  common to all the products in the areas of brand image, merchandising,
  and promotional activities.
• Develop strong brands by targeting
  identified marketing and consumer needs to expand the market and
  increase the company’s share of the market in various segments.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate MCL’s customer care and promotional standards, procedures, and activities.

Strategic Marketing & Communication: 

• Develop and implement strong marketing programs to ensure all revenue-generating functions meet their targets and grow.
• Prepare and control the approved company’s marketing, corporate affairs, and sustainability budget.
• Coordinate
  continuous gathering of information and feedback from customers, the
  trade, and marketplace through market analyses and market research to
  guide tactics and strategy.

Sustainability Programs & Decision Making: 

• Develop and implement a long-term sustainability strategy aligned with MCL’s values and business objectives.
• Recommend
  and champion sustainability programs that augment MCL’s business (e.g.,
  green initiatives to reduce the use of paper and consumables).
• Ensure
  MCL is up to date with marketing and sustainability policies in
  alignment with industry standards and facilitate data-driven
  decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Academic: Basic university degree; Diploma in PR and Communications studies.
• Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years working experience in a related field.
• Skills: Strong leadership and strategic marketing skills with experience in corporate affairs and sustainability.

Mode of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via our career portal https://careers.mcl.co.tz or email hrm@tz.nationmedia.com by November 25, 2024. All applications should be in PDF format.
Women are highly encouraged to apply. MCL is an equal opportunity employer.