Admission and Marketing Manager

About this role

The Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania (AKES,T), part of the Aga Khan Schools network and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is hiring an Admissions, Communications and Marketing Manager for its three Tanzania schools serving Nursery to Secondary levels. The role leads admissions, marketing, and communications to achieve enrolment and strategic growth targets, strengthen the school's brand and reputation, and build strong relationships with prospective and current families. The manager owns the end-to-end admissions funnel, from inquiry and tour to application, offer, and enrolment, and sets annual enrolment strategy and targets. The post-holder organises open houses and campus tours, manages the admissions CRM and lead tracking, develops integrated marketing across digital, print, and in-person channels, oversees the website, social media, newsletters, and content calendar, produces marketing collateral, manages external suppliers, conducts market research and competitor analysis, and aligns initiatives with school leadership.

Candidates need a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, education, or a related field; at least four years of progressive experience in admissions, enrolment management, marketing, communications, or a related area; and at least two to three years in a leadership or management role with responsibility for strategy, team supervision, and performance management. Strong knowledge of admissions processes, marketing principles, brand management, digital marketing, social media, email marketing, content creation, and website administration, and excellent English communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. A master's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or education, a professional marketing, digital marketing, communications, public relations, or CRM certification, and experience in an international school or education-related organisation are preferred. AKS serves more than 120,000 learners annually across 12 countries, and this position is based in Tanzania.

The salary and package are intended to attract the best candidate. Applications close 16 October 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.