PR & Communications Manager job in Kenya

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the interests of employers.

FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation.

FKE is seeking to engage a dynamic and results driven professionals to fill the following position:

PR & Communications Manager

Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will develop programs to enhance FKE’S visibility, improve brand and position FKE in the market place. S/he will also oversee all internal communication including press releases, marketing collateral, publications, web content and other web communications.

Key Responsibilities

    * Formulate, implement and manage an effective communications strategy to promote the organization’s image and reputation.
    * Maintain effective media relations, establish and maintain regular contacts with media representatives and other stakeholders as well as the general public in order to promote the organization’s goals/activities.
    * Strengthen partnerships and networks with the organization’s stakeholders, particularly government agencies, development partners, NGO’s and private sector organizations.

Education and Experience

    * Relevant University degree in Communication or Public Relations
    * A post graduate qualification in Public Relations or mass communication is necessary for this position
    * At least five years experience in a senior PR & Communications position in a busy environment
    * Experience in content development and design of PR and communication strategy
    * S/he will be expected to possess relevant skills to manage corporate events, guide development of corporate communication policy and strategy, prepare relevant communication statements and approaches to engage members and other partners.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates.

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications quoting the position reference and enclosing detailed curriculum Vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address: Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org to reach the undersigned not later than January 10, 2010.

Only successful candidates will be contacted: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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