JOB VACANCY Notice

Shyben A Madi & Sons Limited intends to employ a qualified and experienced person to fill the vacant position of Assistant Manager - Marketing & Public Relations.  The appointee will assist and be answerable directly to the General Manager and the Senior Office Manager at the Head Office.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the General Manager and the Senior Office Manager, and will perform a wide range of administrative tasks relevant to the work of the company.  Specifically, he/she will be

responsible for and be able adequately to:

-    maintain and facilitate strong links between the company and government, non-governmental and other partners in business;

-    competently represent the company at meetings, official functions and other convocations;


-     keep abreast of and be well informed about developments of interest to the work of the company and will

communicate such to Management;

-     prospect and follow-up opportunities for selling all products and services of the company;

-     actively market the products and services on offer by the company;

-    represent the company professionally and liaise effectively with the public and all stakeholders in the business community;

-     draft company correspondence and write reports on meetings and other deliberations; and

-    other tasks and duties assigned by the Management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  Degree or higher diploma in Marketing and/or Public Relations from a reputable institute.

Experience:  Minimum of five years relevant experience, after completion of professional course, working in a similar capacity, preferably in marketing and/or public relations in a medium to large commercial establishment or public

institution.

Competencies:

-     track record of competence in current and previous employment;

-     strong organizational, computing and report writing skills;

-     ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision;

-     excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills; and

-     ability to work well under pressure and capably handling tasks under tight deadlines, while maintaining a methodological and professional approach as well as attention to detail.

Personal Qualities:

- high level of integrity;

- good interface with clients and prospective customers;

- presents a professional appearance and represents the company at the highest standards;

- must be honest, eloquent, smart, tactful, confident, convincing, loyal and dedicated;

- possess good language skills in English and the vernacular and have good inter-personal skills; and

- be able to work in a team environment and possess a positive attitude.

SALARY:

On offer is a very attractive remuneration package commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and work experience.

TO APPLY:

Applications, together with copies of documentary evidence of qualifications and experience, as well as letters of reference and recommendation, should be addressed to:

The Senior Office Manager

Shyben A Madi & Sons Limited

Head Office

6 ECOWAS Avenue

P O Box 184

Banjul

Closing Date: 25 January 2008