Assistant Communication Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Assistant Communication Manager

Industry: Insurance

Location: Nairobi

One of the largest insurance groups in the region, with well-established insurance operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit an Assistant Communication Manager.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting the Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager to run the department’s daily functions.

Key responsibilities:

Communications

• Act as the main point of contact for enquiries to the department and play a role in adequately responding to internal and external queries.
• Contribute to the development and driving of a comprehensive communication plan in concert with the mission and business goals of the company.
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of an effective internal communication plan.

Public Relations

• Assist in the planning and coordination of company public relations plans to create a positive public interest among all stakeholders as well as manage corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Assist in managing the company’s website and other electronic communication.
• Play a part in establishing and managing strategic public relations plans play a role in protecting and enhancing the company’s public reputation; ensuring the quality and integrity of messages presented in corporate publications.

Media Relations

• Assist in maintaining close and mutual contacts with media houses and the planning of collaborative initiatives including publication of media releases.
• Assist in developing media strategy and integrating it with the overall brand development plans; managing external agencies to execute the plan.

Brand Management

• Contribute to identifying unique brand and product opportunities; driving creation of defendable and compelling positioning based on analysis and understanding of consumer needs.

Market Research

• Play a role in generating reports on market and consumer trends.
• Contribute to monitoring competitor trade and activities and proposing counter activities for major threats.

Preferred Qualifications/ experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field.
• At least three years’ experience in communication, marketing or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to draft or co-ordinate production of press releases, power point presentations, company publications and other public communication.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision, able to manage time and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter, critical thinker and problems solving skills.
• Familiarity with managing social media networks will be an added advantage.

To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before 6th July 2012. 

Kindly state the job title and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
 

Only serious candidates need apply.