Junior Marketing Officer

About the role

Ablaze Labs is looking for a Junior Marketing Officer to join its on‑site team in Addis Ababa. This full‑time position supports the planning, coordination and execution of events, trade shows and broader marketing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics, venue arrangements, equipment needs and vendor communications for exhibitions, product demonstrations and corporate gatherings.
• Conduct market research, gather and analyse customer and competitor insights, and prepare reports.
• Support market planning activities and collaborate with sales and product teams.
• Create basic marketing materials and content.
• Work closely with senior team members to learn and contribute to the company’s innovation‑focused marketing strategy.

Required profile

• At least 1 year of experience supporting marketing activities, event coordination or brand promotions.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, basic email‑marketing tools and standard digital advertising concepts.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic analytical mindset with a willingness to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Solid time‑management skills, creativity, proactive initiative and eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic knowledge or coursework in SEO, content marketing and related tools.

Required skills

• Google Analytics