Location: Bensheim, Germany

Contract Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension)

Contract Start: As soon as possible

Objective:
Under the supervision of the Marketing Director, the incumbent of the post will be proactively supporting the global brand positioning process of CBM, from assessment to implementation.

Main tasks
Provide expertise and support towards the development of the CBM Brand strategy project:

• Support in the global brand assessment process: collect and summarise research data i.e. brand perceptions, brand implementation, trends, etc.
• Develop information materials for meetings and workshops on branding
• Support the internal implementation of CBM’s brand positioning (i.e.  development of tools and guidelines, support in the conduction of trainings)
• Create new communication materials and re-launch existing ones across the CBM Family
• Provide advice and support on brand and corporate design related topics
• Monitor brand implementation
• Support the organisation of global meetings and workshops, including scheduling of and organization of the logistics, calls, paperwork, minutes etc.

Professional Profile and Requirement

• University degree in Marketing, Business Administration with main focus on marketing or Communications
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in marketing, with focus on brand management and/or corporate design
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, ideally on an international level
• Project management skills
• Familiarity with brand audits and market research processes is a plus
• Experience with creative graphic design tools is a plus
• Previous experience in the development/NGO sector is a plus
• Fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge of German advantageous

Personal Profile & Competencies

• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Strong relationships builder with various stakeholders
• Outstanding communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on team
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Result-oriented
• Well organized and structured in her/his approach to work
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office package)
• Willingness to occasional travel for business purposes
• Valid work permit for EU/ Schengen countries

The future job holder adheres to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

Candidates with the required profile and proven experience, who meet these qualifications, are invited to submit, in English via e-mail, a meaningful letter of motivation, stating why he/she wishes to work for CBM, CV, copies of diplomas, three professional references and salary expectations to: recruitment@cbm.org

Application deadline: 01 October 2015