Team Lead – Marketing Job in Arusha at St Jude

Team Lead – Marketing Opportunity at The School of St Jude, Arusha

Position: Team Lead – Marketing
Location: Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 8th April 2025
Reference: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/MKT/03/24

The School of St Jude, a trailblazer in charitable education across Africa, is inviting applications for the position of Team Lead – Marketing. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead impactful communications strategies for one of the continent’s most respected non-profit educational institutions.

Are you a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for storytelling, digital engagement, and making a real difference? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, leading creative teams and overseeing multifaceted campaigns? If so, this could be your next big career move.

About The School of St Jude

Founded with a vision to combat poverty through education, the School of St Jude provides free, high-quality education to over 1,800 students annually. Beyond that, it facilitates access to higher education for hundreds of graduates and delivers skilled teachers to more than 20,000 students in government schools across Tanzania. The school’s mission is made possible by a global network of generous supporters.

Role Overview

As the Team Lead – Marketing, you will report to the Head of Marketing and play a pivotal role in executing strategic communications and marketing initiatives. From developing campaign plans to managing digital platforms and guiding a creative team, this is a leadership position for someone eager to blend creativity with impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to design and implement strategic campaigns, including annual appeals, newsletters, tours, internal updates, and special events.

• Contribute to the development and execution of long-term digital marketing strategies, including CRM integrations, analytics, and performance monitoring.

• Lead the creation of compelling content that highlights the school’s mission, engages audiences, and inspires donations.

• Manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising and marketing campaigns aimed at increasing local and international awareness and support.

• Oversee team operations, ensuring efficient project delivery, quality control, and timely execution.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in communications and marketing, including at least 2 years in a team leadership role.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders with precision and clarity.

• A strong eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to mentoring and empowering team members.

• Creative, flexible, composed under pressure, and deeply passionate about using communication for positive change.

What We Offer

• The chance to apply your professional skills toward meaningful change in Tanzania.

• A welcoming, diverse, and supportive work environment composed of local and international staff.

• Strong potential for career growth and professional development.

• Complimentary mid-morning tea and lunch during working days.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a current CV via email to:
???? recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz
Subject line must include: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/MKT/03/24

Application Deadline: 8th April 2025
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.