Marketing Specialist

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Company Details
Name:Umba
Industry: Telecommunications
Description: Umba combines advanced tools and techniques to optimize risk exposures in emerging markets that are currently underserved by traditional banking services. The Umba platform allows users to apply, receive and repay microloans through their mobile phone while using machine learning to underwrite using a risk score that is highly accurate and improves over time. umba has just rolled out a new online POS solution and is teaming up with some of the biggest e-commerce merchants to increase customers access to online goods and services.
Job Description

Responsibilities

 

Strategic Marketing & Branding

 

Develop, implement, and monitor integrated marketing and communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.

 

Build and maintain a consistent brand identity across all platforms and campaigns.

 

Conduct market research and competitor analysis to guide brand positioning and strategy.

 

Digital Marketing & Content Creation

 

Manage social media platforms, content calendars, and community engagement to grow brand visibility.

 

Oversee the creation, curation, and deployment of compelling digital and traditional content.

 

Lead paid media buying on social platforms, websites, and traditional outlets to optimize ROI.

 

Implement quality control measures to ensure all client and company materials meet brand standards.

 

Communications & Public Relations

 

Develop press releases, internal newsletters, and external communications.

 

Manage media relations and coordinate with PR agencies, influencers, and partners to enhance reputation.

 

Organize and support events such as product launches, CSR initiatives, and stakeholder forums.

 

Project & Stakeholder Management

 

Oversee end-to-end project management including conceptualization, implementation, and impact evaluation.

 

Liaise with entrepreneurs, SMEs, and business stakeholders to deliver marketing and communication goals.

 

Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for seamless delivery of campaigns and events.

 

Leadership & Team Development

 

Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams including creatives, client service, and digital marketing specialists.

 

Provide training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing to enhance team capacity.

 

Foster collaboration between departments (PR, creative, HR, finance) for effective execution of strategies.

 

Performance Management & Reporting

 

Track and evaluate marketing and communications performance against KPIs.

 

Prepare regular reports for leadership and stakeholders on campaign outcomes and ROI.

 

Manage marketing and communications budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accountability.

 

Role Breakdown​​​​​​​

 

80% Marketing Responsibilities: You’ll lead and execute marketing campaigns—covering digital (Google/Facebook ads, SEO, email, social media) and traditional channels—focused on driving acquisition, engagement, and growth.

 

20% Product Responsibilities: You’ll collaborate with other teams—conducting market research, supporting go-to-market strategy, and helping refine product positioning and messaging.

 

Qualifications and Skills

 

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.

 

5+ years of digital marketing experience—preferably in fintech, banking, or financial services.

 

Proven success building and optimizing multi-channel performance campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook, email, SEO/SEM).

 

Strong analytics skills—familiarity with Google Analytics, BI tools, tracking metrics like CAC, LTV, ROI.

 

Excellent copywriting, content strategy, and storytelling skills—able to simplify complex financial products.

 

Experience with market research, segmentation, and launching region-specific campaigns, ideally in Kenya or Nigeria.

 

Ability to work cross-functionally, manage agency partners, and execute under tight deadlines.

 

Familiarity with traditional and community marketing methods in mobile-first markets.

 

Knowledge of regulated financial products and compliance considerations is a plus (e.g., Microfinance Act, Prudential guidelines and Data Protection Act).

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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