The Marketing and Communications Department is driven by creativity and innovation and fosters a culture of high-performing marketers who deliver outstanding results to our entire subscriber base. To reinforce our position as clear market leaders, we are looking to fill the following position:
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
REF:MKT-PRM-NOV08
Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communication; you will be required to develop, implement and maintain Strategic Corporate and Brand Communication that influences all go to the market communication of the company. You will also be required to ensure a positive image of Safaricom to the General Public by fostering Safaricom’s ability to strategically drive the company image and respond appropriately to customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate or respond to all queries in respect of Safaricom from general public, media, special interest groups etc and ensure & maintain absolute confidentiality on information obtained.
- Develop and continuously improve the Public Relations Policy of Safaricom.
- Advise and recommend to Safaricom on possible outcomes and response scenarios based on strategic initiatives made in the year.
- To collect/receive and communicate information that may give Safaricom strategic advantage over its competitors.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard.
Minimum Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mass Communication/ Public Relations/ Marketing
- (With a specialization in Public Relations)
- Professional certification in Public Relations of Mass Communications (Diploma/ Higher Diploma)
- 5 years hands on experience in a blue chip Company in a Public Relations role / Media Relations role.
- Excellent speech writing skills.
- Able to listen, understand and interpret messages from various sources.
- Able to interpret Safaricom’s strategic objectives and relate to public perception.
- Strong creative, conceptual and execution skills.
- Attentive to detail with excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills.
- Confident, intelligent, presentable, highly organized and conscientious.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and reference to the address below. Deadline for application is 13th November 2008.
The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi.
Via email:
hr@safaricom.co.ke
