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Ghazanfar Bank, a full-fledged licensed commercial Bank, commenced its operations in March 2009. The Share Holders of the Bank belongs to one of the leading business groups of Afghanistan. As a leading business house Ghazanfar Group is involved in various key businesses sectors as a front runner such as import and distribution of Petroleum/Gas and other various important industrial sectors. Ghazanfar Bank started its operation in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is offering key financial services both under conventional and Islamic Banking. The Bank has since opened up its Branches at various key locations such as Mazar Sharif, Hairatan, Nayeb Abad, Kunduz, Takhar, Pule- Khumri, Jalalabad, Herat & Kandahar besides opening another eight branches at Kabul in Sarai Shahzada, Shar-e-Naw, Karte Naw, Kote Sangi, Lase Maryam, Karte Char, Kabul Airport and Wazir Akbar Khan. In due course of time, the Bank intends to expand its Branch Network in Kabul as well as at other key locations of the Country.

As Media Manager you are responsible to:

1. Writes and publishes a creative blog-post or devotional time to time as per guidance of Business Development Head.  
2. Writes an informative article about a recent project of the bank in the website.
3. Captures, and edits photos depicting GB projects, programs, and events.
4. Designs and maintains GB website as needed.
5. To maintain the editing of advertisements.
6. To maintain the hard and soft copy of audio-visual printed publications.
7. To maintain the soft and hard copy of contracts.
8. To control the cost of media within the limits of power and approved budget, monitoring the period of contracts and paying the relevant taxes.
9. Designs graphics for various marketing needs and social media posts.
10. Manages and posts time to time on all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) with high standards in a way that targets and engages specific audiences; also interacts with followers and supporters in a timely and kind-hearted manner.
11. Designs and produces all major and minor print publications such as newsletters, catalogs, calendars, and brochure cards according to publication calendar and as needed.  
12. Designs other marketing materials such as apparel, event banners, and online advertisements (including Facebook ads and customized landing pages).
13. Works with fellow staff members and supervisors to brainstorm, develop, and create new media engagement opportunities and items.
14. Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget.
15. Develop content with attraction in English, Dari and Pashto.
16. Develop the design of bank official magazine time to time.
17. Installation, monitoring and reporting bank advertisement in billboards.
18. Understand client expectations and liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction. 
19. Identify press opportunities through evolving issues.
20. Scan media marketplace to keep up to date on the latest media trends.
21. Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals.
22. To be ensure that all the advertisement contracts (TV advertisement, Radio, Billboards and etc) are updated.
23. To be ensure that all the printed materials are in good quality and standard.
24. To be ensure that all the Audio-visual printed advertisements are regularly published, tracked and monitored based on contract.
25. To attend to any other matter that may not have been mentioned in this document but advised by Head of Department.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Media or related (essential). Master Degree in Related Field would be preferred

Shall have at least 2 or 3 years of professional experience in Media or similar fields.

Skills

1. Fluency in English, Dari and Pashto languages in written and verbal communication skills
2. Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns.
3. Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills and ability to build and maintain relationships  
4. Negotiation Skills
5. Ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via press releases, social media.
6. Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers.
7. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
8. Decision-making Skills.
9. Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
10. Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Power Point and etc.)

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their updated Curriculum vitae (CV)/Resume to (sr.recruitment-officer@ghazanfarbank.com)

Please Mention the position title and vacancy number in the subject of your E-mail otherwise your Email will not be considered. (Media Manager GB/EAD/24)

Note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

Submission E-mail

(sr.recruitment-officer@ghazanfarbank.com)

sr.recruitment-officer@ghazanfarbank.com