Marketing and Communications Officer – Dutch & English

Description

Our client, a tourism marketing organisation supporting the South African government, is currently looking for a Marketing and Communications Officer to join their team in Amsterdam.

Job Profile forMarketing and Communications Officer
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure action plans are created on time for projects, with SMART objectives and deliverables
• Implement agreed projects according to set requirements
• Communicate with stakeholders and agree on outcomes
• Obtain budget votes and relevant information before implementing projects
• Assist Project Managers to successfully execute business plan objectives
• Handle special projects aimed at improving project management, reporting, stakeholder satisfaction and internal communication
• Disseminate relevant information or marketing collateral to relevant stakeholders, trade, media, partners and clients at agreed intervals and upon request
• Market visits (tactical markets), as per requirements of projects or at the discretion of the Project Manager or Hub Head to execute business plan objectives
• Maintain sound query resolution and ensure regular client feedback to improve customer satisfaction
• Provide events support as per the requirements of the projects or at the discretion of the Project Manager or Hub Head to execute business plans
• Maintain regular communication with agencies and suppliers to ensure invoices are paid timeously as per agreed process and procedures
• Liaise with agencies or suppliers, and manage printing and distribution of marketing collateral 
• Manage invoices and documents as per the agreed process and procedure with agencies or supplier
• Compile reports, minutes, presentations, spreadsheets and related material for report or preparation for meetings or events at agreed intervals
• Provide marketing, logistical and other administrative support for team meetings, business planning, conferences, workshops, interviews, etc.
• Co-ordinate all logistics of events i.e. business travel, accommodation, subsistence and travel allowance and all required registrations for project team members in-country
• Maintain an accurate filing system for correspondence to support projects from the Benelux region
• Ensure seamless and effective communication within the Northern Europe Hub and support the Hub Head for any internal communication requirements, particularly around core business plan deliverables
• Ensure that important internal communication is responded to timeously
• Record appointments accurately
• Information to be available on request
• Compile and update the database as per meetings and other engagements that occur

Candidate Profile for Marketing and Communications Officer

• Must be fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Relevant diploma or degree (minimum NLQF 5 or higher) in PR, Marketing, Tourism Management or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ collective working experience
• Compliance with policies in line with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information and strategic plans
• Understanding the fundamentals of marketing, internal and external communication, database, management and stakeholder management
• Knowledge in business administration, correspondence, filing and typing
• Familiarity with business and tourism in the Benelux region
• Understanding project management
• Knowledge of government priorities and imperatives
• Understanding performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks, systems and processes
• Knowledge of all Public Service systems
• Familiarity with communications and information management legislative requirements

What Our Client Offers

• 22 vacation days
• Hybrid working environment
• Great team and company vibe
• Possibility to grow internally

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