Public Relations Officer Kenyan Job

Position: Public Relations Officer

Location: Nairobi

Industry: IT and BPO

Our client, a leading Provider of custom software applications in Africa is looking for an experienced Public Relations Officer. The ideal candidate should have outstanding communication and relationship management skills preferably in a BPO, IT or service related industry.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Senior Management team in implementing the company's strategic plan for growth
• Market the brand and the Company's experience to increase Good will in the Africa Industry
• To undertake relationship management by building partners, marketing and brand positioning of organization
• Competition analysis across various products and practice
• Align PR strategy with group’s marketing strategy
• Share the quarterly dashboard & individual target achievement in PR/Marketing review meeting with CEO, Company and Board Members
• Align with Process and Performance Manager to ensure optimized use of internal processes
• Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and programs designed to inform clients.
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key groups served by their organization
• Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity and information purposes.
• Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written and oral inquiries
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions for internal and external audiences
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material

Qualification and Experience

• College/University Degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or communications
• At least 3 years’ experience in Public Relations and marketing.
• Should be presentable & should stand up to the mark
• Experience in handling organizational functions like media, community, consumer, industry, and governmental relations; political campaigns; interest-group representation; conflict mediation; and employee and investor relations
• Must understand the attitudes and concerns of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups
• Good understanding of long-range Strategic Planning and Business Planning processes
• Excellent communication skills

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Monday 12th March 2012. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.