12 January, 2010

541 Commercial and Marketing Advisor

Vois Blong Yumi

Industry:

Media and Advertising

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Contract

Due Date:

22-Jan-10

Job Description:

The Vois Blong Yumi project is an AusAID-funded development assistance program to the Governement of Vanuatu designed to build the capacity and viability of the Vanuatu Broadcasting & Television Corporatation (VBTC) to pervform as a credible and viable national broadcaster. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is working with VBTC to implement the

project.



It seeks to employ a suitability qualified and skilled ni-Vanuatu as Commercial and Marketing Technical Advisor under contract to the Vois Blong Yumi project. It is anticipated that the role will be performed on a full time basis. The position is currently funded until 30th June 2010, but it is anticipated to function for a total term of 12 months, subject to continuation of

the Vois Blong Yumi project.



The Advisor will work to help build the VBTC’s capacity to generated revenue and support its need to become financially self sufficient. He/she will work with VBTC General Manager, relevant staff from the commercial Department and the Vois Blong Yumi project Team Leader to provide assistance in the following areas:

• Developing sales generating strategies for VBTC

• Developing sales promotional concepts for VBTC

• Training in sales and marketing techniques

• Overall customer services improvements



This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, confident and creative person who is able to assist develop and implement sustainable commercial media strategies to capture appropriate business opportunities and drive advertising sales growth.



If you are interested in an exciting new challenge, you are encouraged to apply for this role.

The following skills and experiences below are required:

Criteria:

- Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience

- Demonstrated experience working in a similar role, preferably in Vanuatu

- Hands on, proactive and energetic approach with demonstrated ability to meet objectives

- Good knowledge of the media in the cultural context of Vanuatu is desirable

- He/she must have an ability to quickly respond to changing priorities and needs.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Not Stated

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How To Apply:

Please send your application to the following address below.

Contact Name:

For enquiries about this role, contact Francis Herman, Team Leader, Vois Blong Yumi Project

Phone:

Phone: +678 26350

Email:

International.projects@abc.net.au

Address:

Head International Projects, ABC International, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, GPO Box 9994,
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