Marketing Intern

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ SHARE WORLD OPEN UNIVERSITY

POSITION: MARKETING INTERN

OVERVIEW

ShareWORLD Open University is a registered and accredited University by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE). The University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The University is inviting applications from hardworking Interns to join our marketing team. The Intern will be working with our marketing and advertising team in all stages of marketing initiatives and campaigns.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

A marketing intern is responsible for assisting management in marketing operations under the guidance of Marketing Officer. They will support the marketing team in all stages of marketing initiatives, including developing and maintaining marketing channels. They will implement marketing operations, both online as well as offline. They will reach out and maintain the desired target audience through social media networks, forums and this will be a part of their job.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These shall include and not limited to the following:

Helping distributing marketing materials;

Assisting the marketing team in administrative tasks;

Assist in organizing marketing events;

Help in marketing promotional activities such as branding, advertising etc.;

Assist in maintaining customer relationship management systems in the university.

Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g. social media, direct mail, and websites)

Help with the planning and hosting of marketing events

Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback

Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A successful marketing intern possess a good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques.

They are enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and additionally must possess

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or any discipline.

Must have passion for marketing and demonstrate creativity.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic understanding of different marketing techniques

Familiarity with social media strategies and platforms

Researching abilities.

Knowledge on content creation a plus, even if not professionally

Hardworking, dedicated and able to take initiative

Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Good verbal and written communication skills

Always presentable.

Interested persons who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with full Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of certificates and names of three traceable referees to:

HR and Administration Officer

ShareWORLD Open University

P.O Box 1102

LILONGWE.

Or send your application to:

hr@swu.ac.mw

Closing date for receiving applications is 18th August, 2026.