Thursday, April 14, 2011

Finances

As Senior Manager of Marketing Communications, I approve a lot of estimates and sign off on all payments. I even have a stamp with my name and title, like a boss. 

My favorite part of this process is issuing advanced payments to people around the country to install posters on a monthly basis.

Since the people hired are generally illiterate, they are unable to sign their name when they receive money from Roshan. So I get confirmation in the form of a finger print.

No joke.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Job Opening: Director of Marketing Communications

Director of Marketing Communications, Roshan TDCA Ltd.

Job Description:

  • Create and implement brand strategy for Roshan and its sub brands including mobile money arm of Roshan, M-Paisa
  • Plan the advertising and sponsoring activities with Sales, Marketing, Products and Retention teams in order to launch communications built to increase revenue
  • Cooperate with creative advertising, media agencies and market research agencies based in Dubai and Kabul
  • Coordinate the BTL (below the line) and ATL (above the line) campaigns; launch OOH communications, posters, banners, leaflets, radio, TV and branded integration efforts
  • Manage the Advertising/Promotions budget and administer the production of marketing collaterals both locally and internationally
  • Work closely with the Corporate Social Responsibility team in order to communicate the social initiatives Roshan has in place around Afghanistan
  • Plan and design sponsorship initiatives with local media houses and the advertising agency
  • Execute all other needed logistic and operational activities
  • Train and mentor a team of five local Afghans in daily operations, oral and written presentation skills
  • Work closely with Senior Management for decision-making in challenging environment and emerging market, with a 70% illiteracy rate
Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of experience in Marketing/Communications department on the client side marketing or in an advertising agency
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communications skills mandatory
  • Wireless telecom and international experience a plus
  • Adventurous candidate who is looking for a challenge but also looking to gain an incredible and rewarding experience, surrounded by people of like-minded/international background
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Salary/Bonus: Package designed to attract the best candidate
Start Date: July 1, 2011

About Roshan:
Roshan is the leading GSM cellular service provider in Afghanistan, with coverage in over 230 major cities and towns and over 3.5 Million Active Subscribers. Since its inception in the market in January 2003, Roshan has invested up to $390.4 million in implementing and maintaining a high quality network. Roshan is dedicated to the reconstruction of Afghanistan by providing the highest standards of service, creating new businesses, training future leaders and developing entrepreneurial spirit.

The word "Roshan" means "light" in both of the national Afghan languages, Dari and Pashto. The name Roshan was given by the people of Afghanistan as Roshan brings a promise of hope, development, and a brighter future for Afghanistan.

Interested candidates please submit your CV to karima.rasul@roshan.af