Iraq: Marketing Specialist
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
IBTCI is seeking a Marketing Specialist to provide valuable insights into the design of a survey of a large construction project in Iraq. The Marketing Specialist will work collaborate closely with the Team Leader to incorporate marketing subject matter expertise into the design and analysis of a large survey to be conducted in Iraq. The Marketing Specialist will utilize their knowledge in the development of marketing strategies for large international projects to help inform survey questions related to site location, space, size, cost, aesthetics, functionality, access to transportation, and design, for example. It is anticipated that this position will require fieldwork in Baghdad. .
Responsibilities:
The Marketing Specialist’s primary tasks will include:
• Provide marketing insights and guidance to be incorporated into the design of a mixed-methods survey.
• Remain available throughout the implementation of the survey to provide technical guidance and expertise to local teams.
• Work closely with the Team Leader to review collected data in order to formulate lessons learned and recommendations, to be incorporated into a final report.
• As needed, be available remotely for presentations and meetings with clients and key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• 10+ years of international marketing experience is required, preferably working with a range of private sector clients.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and monitoring financial, technological and demographic factors with the goal of capitalizing on market opportunities, particularly in the urban planning sector
• Experience in marketing residential property units in the Middle East
• Experience planning and overseeing advertising and promotion activities for large organizations, including print and electronic media
• Experience developing and recommending pricing strategies
• Experience with targeting communities in the Middle East is highly desirable
• Experience in working in the private sector in Iraq is highly desirable
• Knowledge of survey design and implementation is desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required. An advanced degree is desirable
How to apply:
Please email an updated CV to recruiting@ibtci.com with the subject line "Iraq Marketing Specialist".
