Corporate communications and PR officer job in Kenya

Job ID: 49377

Job Views: 948

Location: Nairobi, , Kenya

Job Category: Professional Services

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Posted: 22-01-2011

Job Description

Our client the largest growing manufacturer of vegetable oils, fats, margarine, soaps and protein concentrates in East and Central Africa seeks to recruit an individual to fill the position of Corporate Communications and PR officer.The Qualification is as below:

Job Details

OVERALL PURPOSE:

· Responsible for planning, directing and implementing a comprehensive proactive program of publicity, public information and community relations to develop public awareness and goodwill towards the company and its brands and dissemination of accurate information to target stakeholders.

· Responsible for planning, directing and implementing a comprehensive proactive program of internal communications programme to develop employee awareness and goodwill towards the company and its brands and dissemination of accurate information to all employees.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Responsible for the development of proactive and effective external publicity programme for the organization.

2. Analyze and recommend on the impact of the organizations corporate publicity activities.

3. Ensure positive corporate image building and positioning of the company and its brands.

4. Responsible for the development of proactive and effective internal communications programme for the organization.

5. Analyze and recommend on the impact of the intra- organizations’ publicity activities.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be provided to successful candidate

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication or relevant qualification.

2. Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position.

3. Diploma holder in relevant course with over 5 years experience may be considered.

4. Membership to professional body desirable.

DESIRABLE TRAITS (OPTIONAL)

1. Pleasant personality with excellent communication skills.

2. Good public relations and presentation skills.

3. Excellent report writing skills.

If you meet the above minimum qualifications send your cv to: info@kenyajobsconncetion.com on or before 26th January 2011.