Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM)
POSITION: Marketing and Business Development Officer
The Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Marketing and Business Development Officer (MBDO) tenable at its offices in Blantyre.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the MBDO will be responsible for coordinating all marketing activities of the Institute which include IPMM visibility, membership growth, and managing all IPMM social media platforms.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a marketing strategy according to the Institute’s strategic plan
- Conduct market research to identify industry trends and commercial opportunities
- Develop and implement strategies to increase IPMM membership acquisition and retention Plan, organize and execute marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR) events to enhance brand visibility and community engagement.
- Marketing and advertising promotional activities
- Prepare detailed promotional presentations
- Monitor social media channels for trends, insights and audience feedback to inform content and engagement strategies
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Familiarity with social media strategies and platforms
- Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends as required by events Ability to innovate and multitask Experience with content creation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and Experience in Digital marketing
- Proficiency in digital design for marketing communications, including the ability to create social media graphics, promotional materials, and basic visual assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any relevant Bachelor’s degree. Those with marketing experience will have added advantage.
- Membership to IMM or a professional qualification in Marketing.
- At least 3 years’ experience with a proven track record of success.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, CVs, and copies of their qualifications to ed@ipm2015.net not later than 31 January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.