FINCA International is one of the leading global networks of microfinance institutions, providing financial services to hundreds of thousands of clients in 21 country programs in Africa, Eurasia and Latin America. Currently FINCA is looking for a Marketing Specialist. It will develop and maintain systems to collect continuous market intelligence, create tools to enable efficient and reliable analysis of market information, and will lead the effort to enhance FINCA Azerbaijan’s image and increase its outreach through high impact advertising and promotion activities, and public relations activities. The ideal candidate is one with extensive experience of marketing sphere in Azerbaijan.

Under the direct guidance of Chief Operations Officer, the Marketing Specialist will:

• Develop and maintain systems to collect continuous market intelligence for management decision-making, including market research on competitor products, services, and strategies;
• Create tools to distill and analyze market intelligence data, to enable efficient management decision-making;
• Design, prepare, and ensure placement of advertising and promotion materials, including billboards, posters, brochures, and other materials, as well as television and radio spots.
• Maintain, update and develop FINCA Azerbaijan’s website. Creates on-line communications including alerts and news regarding FINCA’s products and services
• Prepare and distribute regular press releases containing news updates and information about FINCA Azerbaijan;
• Write articles, including client stories or other content, as required, for placement in newspapers, magazines, internet sites, or other media, or to meet donor requirements;
• Support FINCA Azerbaijan’s annual planning and budgeting processes, ensuring that the marketing budget detail is based on current prices for the range of services required;

Qualifications and experience

• At least one years of experience as a marketing specialist in a private sector firm.
• University degree and/or advanced certification in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Fluency in Azerbaijani, English and Russian languages are required.
• Excellent analytical skills and organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills, including public speaking ability
• Creative design skills, including graphic design, are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of systems and tools, including statistical software, for collecting and analyzing market information is preferred.
• Experience in media relations and other public relations aspects are also preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

• The post holder may supervise volunteers from time to time;
• The post holder must be willing to travel throughout Baku and occasionally throughout Azerbaijan.

FINCA Azerbaijan offers a creative work environment, career opportunities and competitive compensation package with the financial services industry.

Deadline for applications is March 20th, 2010 and CVs should be submitted to: recruitment@fincaazerbaijan.com or to our office: 

Baku, 44, J.Jabbarli Street, Caspian Plaza 8th floor, Fax: (99 412) 596 33 87

All applicants should indicate job reference number № 071/10 while apply. Otherwise applications may be overlooked.

For more information about FINCA Azerbaijan please visit www.fincaazerbaijan.com