Kilifi plantations Ltd is one of the leading agricultural farms in Kenya located within Kilifi County. Kilifi Plantations was established in 1920 as a sisal plantation. It was privately bought in 1963 and today remains an ongoing agricultural business. Currently Kilifi Plantations consist of a leading national dairy herd milking 400 animals daily producing 3,000 litres a day.The farm also produces 350 tonnes annually of sisal fibre of export quality.
Kilifi Plantations is looking for a creative, vibrant and inspired individual to take responsibility for a number of innovative web design projects that promote the community, business and positive image of Kilifi. We are also keen to get a passionate individual with knowledge and interest in social media and who loves and thrives in the social media environment. You will be the voice of the company on social and digital media and progressively generate great content, create new ideas and campaigns.
The Role:
• Build Kilifi Plantations web presence
• Find new and creative ways to advertise and market Kilifi Plantations goods and services
• Attract local visitors to Kilifi
• Constantly monitor discussions and comments on social media channels & respond/ interact as much as possible in a professional but social media formats
• Manage and actively implement social media and other digital marketing methods while integrating new ideas on all our social media platforms
• Establish and maintain social media content calendar
• Proactively and creatively update our clients on recent developments through social media, while cultivating leads.
• Conversion of fan/follower base to customers.
• Design, create and manage promotions and Social ad campaigns.
• Compile monthly reports.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Professional Qualifications
• Relevant IT professional qualifications
Experience
• 1 year relevant experience.
Skills and Competencies
• Knowledge of and experience in using web analytics tools and implementation ( e.g. google analytics)
• Experience managing Social Media accounts
• Demonstrate an ability to create viral posts/tweets that will attract/engage potential customers
• Must be able to link our social media accounts so that the posts/tweets are posted across multiple platforms
• Must be knowledgeable in social media marketing and the latest trends
• Must be able to set up and manage social media advertising
• Effective Communication skill
• Planning & Reporting skill
• Analytical and evaluation skill
• Inter personal relations skill
• Team Player
Salary
A monthly stipend of KES 15,000 will be provided; housing will also be provided
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, send a one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role and your CV of no more than three pages to hrm@kilifiplantations.co.ke and copy allywam@yahoo.com with the subject “Web Designer, Digital and Social Media Marketer Application”. Please avoid sending additional materials or attachments such as certificates and copies of your degree until requested to do so.