Ethical Apparel Africa Job Vacancy For Marketing Intern

Ethical Apparel Africa is a sourcing company that provides international apparel brands with ethical, cost competitive and quality manufacturing solutions in West Africa. Our vision is to demonstrate that ethical manufacturing can and should be done at scale, not just associated with luxury or expensive product. Based in Ghana and Benin, EAA has a dynamic team bringing decades of experience from around the world in product development, quality assurance, account management, social impact, operations and finance. We work with West African factories to build technical and ethical standards to international standards. Our clients are international brands mostly from Europe and the USA interested in growing a manufacturing base in Africa with a positive social and environmental impact.

EAA has a two-pronged business model. We provide brands with sourcing services - including raw material sourcing, product engineering and quality assurance – for which we charge brands a commission of the value of their product. We also function as a capacity building organization, providing technical and compliance support to African-owned factories, as described. This capacity building is always provided free of charge to our factory partners and is mostly supported via partnerships with development agencies such as USAID.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have a great opportunity for a number of interns to join us that have a passion and desire to make a difference in clothing manufacturing. This is the perfect role for someone looking to develop and widen their knowledge by working at the frontline in the fastest growing continent for garment production.

The Interns will be based in Accra, Ghana with occasional trips throughout West Africa. The roles will work closely with EAA accounts, technical and social compliance teams as well as local factories.

Internships are a minimum of 3 months unless significant experience is offered in the following areas:
1. Photography or film directing and execution
2. Work experience within the workwear and uniform sector

PROFILE

Marketing key responsibilities

• Support the EAA Sales team to:
  • Research and identify potential market linkages from the USA and Europe
  • Develop marketing material to communicate EAA service and impact to potential clients
  • Host client visits including any photography and film requirements
• Research thought leaders and market role models to bring the best in external marketing and social media thinking to the EAA agenda
• Ensure the EAA website is kept up to date with latest press links
• Research opportunities for EAA editorial in trade and customer facing press
• Develop social media portfolio and action plan that best engages with EAA’s target market

SPECIFIC NEEDS

1.Relevant educational qualification or experience within marketing, social media and/or communications
2. Knowledge of the apparel industry buying process
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
4. Passion for working in Africa
5. Ability to think critically and identify areas of improvement
6. Ability to work effectively across cultures
7. Evidence of the following characteristics: humble, inspiring, self aware, resilient, adaptable, proactive, persistent, resourceful, able to work under pressure and respect deadlines, strong at building relationships and resolving problems, poised, active listener, fun to work with, and full of integrity

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