Background

Studio FH Architect is a founding member of Localworks, an award-winning design and build collaborative specialising in the design and realisation of sustainable architecture across East Africa. Motivated in equal parts by idealism, pragmatism and professionalism, we have assembled a closely-knit team of building professionals who together are committed to advancing eco-friendly construction in theory and in practice.

Job Description

Reporting to the Principal Architect and the General Managers, the core functions of the Marketing Coordinator is to plan, coordinate and implement all marketing, communication and social media activities and to maintain and effect all customer relationship management activities of Localworks.

Key responsibilities

1. Marketing and public relations

• Oversee and manage the company’s social media presence across all platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube etc.);
• Create engaging posts that represent the firm’s architectural projects;
• Coordinate the response to comments/messages in a timely manner;
• Curate, write, edit and publish the company’s quarterly newsletter;
• Produce, edit, publish, and promote the quarterly Localtalks events;
• Prepare, coordinate and run the monthly TGIF event as well as any other office activities;
• Shoot, edit, catalogue, and archive photographs of office events and activities;
• Regularly update and improve the company’s websites;
• Implement search engine optimisation and run Google Ads campaigns;
• Select, refine and prepare submissions for publications and awards;
• Ensure consistency of the company’s visual identity across all internal and external communication;
• Any other task associated to marketing and communications.

2. Direct marketing activities for EcoPrefab

• Maintain the CRM system;
• Carry out direct marketing activities including cold calls to potential customers;
• Prepare and attend presentations for industry events, exhibitions, etc;
• Any other task associated to direct marketing.

3. Administrative tasks

• Prepare and edit presentations, reports and other documents as needed;
• With the assistance of the Administrative Assistant, manage logistics for events and meetings;
• Assist the General Manager and Business Development Manager in the preparation of bid submissions, drafting of contracts, etc.;
• Any other administrative task.

Qualifications

• High levels of proficiency in Adobe CreativeSuite, a suitable video editing software, and MS Office;
• Experience in social media management on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube
• Ability to shoot and edit videos suitable for social media;
• Working knowledge of online advertising such as Google AdWords;
• Demonstrated ability in graphic design, layout, and visual communication;
• Experience in compiling, designing and editing newsletters and other publication-style content;
• A previous employment in a similar role is not a requirement but an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven person with excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to prioritise and multi-task. An ideal applicant will be a creative, organised and disciplined person with high levels of loyalty, intelligence and resilience. A strong sense of design aesthetics, visual storytelling and attention to detail – especially in photography, editing and layout – will also be valued.

Terms of Employment

The position is full-time (40 hours a week) and based in our Kampala office, with a probation period of six months. Occasional travel may be required. We offer a locally competitive salary, an exciting collaborative work atmosphere as well as excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth.

• Oversee and manage the company’s social media presence across all platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube etc.);
• Create engaging posts that represent the firm’s architectural projects;
• Coordinate the response to comments/messages in a timely manner;
• Curate, write, edit and publish the company’s quarterly newsletter;
• Produce, edit, publish, and promote the quarterly Localtalks events;
• Prepare, coordinate and run the monthly TGIF event as well as any other office activities;
• Shoot, edit, catalogue, and archive photographs of office events and activities;
• Regularly update and improve the company’s websites;
• Implement search engine optimisation and run Google Ads campaigns;
• Select, refine and prepare submissions for publications and awards;
• Ensure consistency of the company’s visual identity across all internal and external communication;
• Any other task associated to marketing and communications.
• Maintain the CRM system;
• Carry out direct marketing activities including cold calls to potential customers;
• Prepare and attend presentations for industry events, exhibitions, etc;
• Any other task associated to direct marketing.
• Prepare and edit presentations, reports and other documents as needed;
• With the assistance of the Administrative Assistant, manage logistics for events and meetings;
• Assist the General Manager and Business Development Manager in the preparation of bid submissions, drafting of contracts, etc.;
• Any other administrative task.

• High levels of proficiency in Adobe CreativeSuite, a suitable video editing software, and MS Office;
• Experience in social media management on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube
• Ability to shoot and edit videos suitable for social media;
• Working knowledge of online advertising such as Google AdWords;
• Demonstrated ability in graphic design, layout, and visual communication;
• Experience in compiling, designing and editing newsletters and other publication-style content;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task;
• Creative, organised and disciplined;
• High levels of loyalty, intelligence and resilience;
• Strong sense of design aesthetics, visual storytelling and attention to detail – especially in photography, editing and layout.

• High levels of proficiency in Adobe CreativeSuite, a suitable video editing software, and MS Office;
• Experience in social media management on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube
• Ability to shoot and edit videos suitable for social media;
• Working knowledge of online advertising such as Google AdWords;
• Demonstrated ability in graphic design, layout, and visual communication;
• Experience in compiling, designing and editing newsletters and other publication-style content;
• A previous employment in a similar role is not a requirement but an added advantage.