MENTOR is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled person to drive the successful market introduction and scale-up of innovative insect spatial repellent products within populations affected by vector-borne diseases in northwest Syria, transitioning from a humanitarian distribution model to a sustainable market-based approach. This role will build upon previous research and pilot initiatives to increase product adoption, evaluate product performance, and develop effective market strategies to ensure long-term community access and utilisation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive market entry strategy for spatial repellents targeting households and public institutions.
- Identify and establish partnerships with key stakeholders, including retailers, distributors, humanitarian/development sectors and relevant authorities.
- Co-develop and execute marketing and promotional activities to increase product awareness and demand.
- Monitor and analyse market trends and customer and consumer feedback to inform strategic decision-making.
- Manage the relationship with marketing agencies.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation of the programme’s effectiveness and impact on reducing VBD cases and improving community health outcomes.
- Supervise the implementation of product/market communication plan, including monitoring quality and effectiveness of communications products.
- Prepare regular reports on programme progress, achievements, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop final report summarising programme outcomes and challenges and highlighting the way-forward for strategic directions to engage local market in healthcare in NWS, particularly for spatial repellents.
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To apply please send your CV, three references (including current employer) and a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria to recruitment.tur@mentor-initiative.net.