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Are you looking for Computer/IT jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Social Media Executive job at Mukwano Industries
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited is a leading Ugandan conglomerate with a mission to provide high-quality consumer goods and services that meet the needs of its diverse customer base, while contributing to the economic development of the country. Known for its reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation, Mukwano is recognized as a key player in Uganda’s manufacturing sector, with a strong presence in the production of food, personal care products, and industrial chemicals. The company fosters a positive and inclusive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning, offering employees ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and flexible work arrangements.
Since its founding in 1986, Mukwano has grown from a small family-owned business to one of Uganda’s largest industrial players, evolving through strategic investments, diversification, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Its business model focuses on integrating sustainable production practices, efficient supply chain management, and market responsiveness to maintain its competitive edge in the region. Operating across Uganda with a growing footprint in East Africa, Mukwano is committed to core values of quality, innovation, integrity, and customer satisfaction, while actively contributing to the community through corporate social responsibility initiatives such as education, environmental conservation, and healthcare programs. For more information, visit www.mukwano.com.
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.
Job Title
Social Media Executive job at Mukwano Industries
Mukwano Industries
Job Description
Job Title: Social Media Executive (Fresher Diploma Jobs)
Organisation: Mukwano Industries
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref: MIUL/SME/03/25/KLA
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting To Advertising & Publicity Executive and Marketing Head, The Successful Candidate Will;
Develop, implement, and manage company’s social media strategy specifically for the FMCG products.
Define key social media KPIs relevant to the FMCG industry.
Create, curate, and manage engaging content tailored to our target audience.
Measure the success of every social media campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.
Stay updated with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices in the FMCG industry.
Utilize social media marketing tools such as Buffer, Hootsuite, etc.
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to align social media strategies with business goals.
Monitor SEO and user engagement, suggesting content optimization to improve reach and engagement.
Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals and influencers to enhance brand visibility.
Train and mentor team members on social media best practices.
Provide constructive feedback to improve team performance.
Work with external 3rd party / agency towards social media posts management.
Engage regularly with 3rd Party / agency and populate Monthly dashboards towards social media campaign / posts with respect to Targets set.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Marketing, Information Technology or any other related field.
Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager/Executive or similar role in the FMCG industry for minimum 2 Years’ experience.
Experience in graphic design and video editing.
Knowledge of online marketing channels and FMCG-specific marketing strategies.
Familiarity with marketing automation tools.
Hands-On experience with Microsoft Tools & MacBook preferred.
In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) and their best practices.
Knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, ASP and Word press
Skills & Professional Attributes Required
Effective Verbal and written communication.
Professional personal presentation.
Customer service orientation skills.
Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics.
Strong understanding of social media KPIs and how they relate to FMCG goals.
How to Apply
If finding & hiring great talent excites you, we would like to get into a conversation with you. Interested candidates should visit our website i.e www.mukwano.com, go to the career page and upload the Cover letter, CV and Academic Credentials stating the Job Ref No. in the subject line. All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document. Kindly indicate the location of your preference.
Deadline: 18th March 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date.
Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.
All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.
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