Corporate Communication Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Corporate Communication Manager

Industry: Insurance

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading insurance group in the region, with well-established operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit a Corporate Communication Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three to five years’ experience in corporate communication

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.
• Develop and drive of a comprehensive communication plan in concert with the mission and business goals of the company.
• Guide the development, implementation and management of an effective internal communication plan.

Public Relations

• 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.
• Manage the company’s website and other electronic communication.
• Play a major role 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

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

Brand Management

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

Market Research

• Play a key 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.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in corporate communication.
• 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 17th August 2012.  

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

Only serious candidates need apply.