Education Development Trust transforms lives around the globe by improving schools and school systems. We work with governments or with clusters of schools to effect positive change and our specialist knowledge means we deliver – and design – effective, far-reaching, sustainable education solutions.

About Job

• The Global Marketing Manager will be responsible for marketing support to maximise EDT operations and activities in SSA/MEA undertaking the coordination and responsibility for the delivery of region-specific tactical marketing activity on an ongoing basis. The Global Marketing Manager will take responsibility for planning, coordination, and delivery of marketing collateral, campaigns and events to support and amplify regional activity. Support awareness and reputation building for new and emerging markets.
• An outstanding marketing expert and strong collaborative worker, based in Dubai or Nairobi with a remit across all (but not limited to) SSA/MEA regions. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in both regional and central office marketing teams, reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager for EDT.

Please do apply if you have:

• Experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality marketing and communications, often working from technical content, therefore knowledge of education and/or international development would be highly beneficial
• Demonstrable experience in developing and writing a range of content for a professional marketing team in a B2B or B2G environment across multiple tools, channels and techniques.
• The ability to work proactively to meet challenging deadlines and priorities, including planning and executing tasks briefed in by various stakeholders
• Experience in application of brand and style guidelines including brand personality/language
• Demonstrable experience of managing stakeholder relationships and working with global cross-functional teams.
• Direct experience of communicating and marketing projects in low or middle income countries

Desirable:

• Events management experience
• Experience of using social publishing, management and analytic tools such as Hootsuite, Hubspot or Google analytics