Marketing and Communications Manager

Are you ready to use your marketing expertise to make an impact? Would you enjoy being the driving force behind designing and implementing a marketing strategy focused on value creation? You could be our next Marketing and Communications manager!

Company

Tiko inspires futures where girls and young women take charge of their sexual and reproductive choices, with the freedom to shape their lives. Founded in 2014, Tiko is an African nonprofit organisation that enhances the potential and fosters the resilience of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Sub-Saharan Africa by addressing the critical “Triple Threat”: unintended pregnancy, HIV, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Tiko has developed its own unique girl-centric technology platform to unite an ecosystem of existing, established partners to provide an environment enabling girls to choose when, where and how they meet their health and wellbeing needs. Leveraging this technology-enabled, community-driven approach, Tiko collaborates with national and subnational health systems to drive sustainable, transformative change. Tiko operates in seven countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia and Nigeria.

Globally, our team consists of +240 enthusiastic colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young, and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

We welcome applicants based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Job

As the Marketing and Communication manager at Tiko, you’ll work together with the insights and marketing team to ensure that our message is delivered in a relevant, meaningful and effective way. You’ll do this, by:

• Carrying out our user-facing marketing strategy to marry insights about our users with the knowledge of their online and offline behaviour.
• Aligning our Go-To-Market strategy with value creation for the communities, service providers, partners and individuals.
• Translating our strategy and marketing plans into an action plan which will drive demand for our membership and services - this will include developing and executing content, brand materials, social media engagement and continuous flow messages.
• Keeping abreast of the latest marketing trends and movements in the market, and find ways to boost the company’s visibility.

About You

You think outside of the box and collaborate well with others. You have strong interpersonal skills, and strong consultative skills. You can give your team the structure and guidance to help them excel by themselves.

Requirements

• A relevant university degree or the equivalent in work experience.

• At least 3 years of previous experience in a similar position.

• Strong communication and analytical analytical skills

• Knowledge of relevant design tools and communications channels.

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly salary bracket for this position is €2,073 - €3,109 gross per month. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Benefits and allowances tailored to your location.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
• A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth - whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
• 5 days of wellness leave to recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
• All public holidays observed in your region.
• Maternity and parental leave in accordance with your local regulations.
• Unlimited holidays -  as long as you coordinate with your team, you’re good to go!
• The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
• A culture built on trust - we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.

The details

Interested? Click apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.

Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme_. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures._We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.

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