Safaricom Public Relations Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the within Corporate Affairs Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Public Relations Executive

Ref: CA_PRE_APRIL_2012

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, the job holder will support the Public Relations Manager to ensure favorable image for the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor the media and collate any information that impacts on company’s reputation;
• Draft Press Releases and other collaterals for the communication department;
• Prepare follow up and tracking reports to gauge public perception;
• Assist the PR Manager to set up meetings and activities to enhance company image;
• Provide general communications assistance to the Public Relations Manager including support to the Social media manager, stakeholder engagement, internet and web, internal communications and communications planning;
• To collect/receive and communicate information that may give Safaricom strategic advantage over it’s competitors;
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, periodic reports within schedule and to standards;
• Create and administer a proper filing system for the PR and Sponsorships section.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Degree in Marketing and Communication/Public Relations/ Marketing (Specialization in PR);
• A post-graduate diploma in Public Relations would be an added advantage;
• 1-2 years work experience in a large or blue chip Company in a PR Role/Media Relations role;
• The must be a driven and motivated, can-do, team-player, must be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili;
• Excellent Speech and Writing Skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Tuesday the 10th April 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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