M-KOPA Jobs 2014
M-KOPA Solar: Brand Executive
Who we are:
M-KOPA LLC is a mobile-based technology company established in 2011 after successful trials of innovative, embedded mobile services. M-KOPA uses mobile payments to offer consumer financing for energy products and services, targeted at off-grid users. Our first product; a mobile enabled solar home lighting system is available in Kenya where it provides clean, affordable energy to consumers, made accessible through machine-to-machine technology and mobile payments.
What we do:
Through M-KOPA, customers use mobile payments such as M-PESA to pay for a home solar lighting system on a “pay-per-use” basis, making the transition to cleaner energy much more affordable especially to low-income users
The partners and management team of M-KOPA includes several former telecoms executives who were responsible for the initiation and scaling of M-PESA, the awardwinning mobile financial service platform in Kenya. M-KOPA has the investors, funding and ambition to expand its product line and extend its reach to new markets.
M-KOPA Solar is looking for a Brand Executive to join our fast-growing team. He or she will be responsible for the M-KOPA Solar brand appearance and standards.
They will also have primary responsibility for our graphic design and social media presence.
Their objectives will be to build M-KOPA’s brand equity and help grow our customer base to 1 million homes by 2018.
The role:
- Graphic design and layout for all M-KOPA Solar materials, publications and documents
- Manage and update our customer-focused digital infrastructure – including web, Facebook and Twitter
- Help manage internal brand communications and physical branding
- Work with M-Kopa Partner Agencies to develop and execute impactful above the line campaigns in support of our growth objectives
- Work closely with the Head of Sales, the Head of Customer Service and M-Kopa Partner Agencies to develop content and literature to support day to day sales efforts
- Help project manage selected initiatives that relate to the brand, such as product launches, market research, web updates etc.
- Supervising the sign off of all material, liaising with legal and other personnel, ensuring the designs and messages meet the established guidelines
Experience required:
- Hands on graphic design skills and a deep understanding of digital print production.
- Practical web development, content management and social media skills
- Experience supporting B2C marketing campaigns, product development and sales teams is preferable
- A background in finance, ICT or energy would be preferable.
- A degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution
- Excellent written and verbal communication – highest standard of English and fluent Swahili
- A good understanding of contemporary style and passion for design
- People management skills of self, team and senior stakeholders
- Project management skills
Technical skills:
- Extensive experience in graphic design software management
- Highly developed digital and brand communications skills
- Can work in a technical environment, able to quickly build an understanding of the category
Reporting to: Initially reporting to the MD.
A generous and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate/s.
To apply, send an updated detailed copy of your cv and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an excellent candidate for the role to applications@mkopa.com with the subject “Brand Executive”
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