JKF Corporate Affairs Officer Job in Kenya

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital. It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships. 

The latter are extended to bright needy secondary school children.
 

In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the premier publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider to the needy in Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained, experienced, self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and energy to fill the following vacant position:
 

Job Title: Corporate Affairs Officer 

1 Position
 

Job Ref: JKF/CA/ACAO/2013/001
 

Job Group: 4A
 

Reports to: Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
 

Supervises: All staff through the CAO II
 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing publicity of the Scholarship function.
• Assist in organizing fund raising activities for Scholarship Beneficiaries Association and support the Endowment Fund.
• Uphold corporate image by effectively managing client feedback.
• Organizing corporate branding and communication activities.
• Assist in the effective management of Company media events.
• Ensuring that the Company Dress Code is observed by all members of staff.
• Handling internal communication including the JKF newsletter.
• Implementation of the annual Corporate Affairs Plan and Budget against agreed targets.
• Assist in managing external client based seminar/ workshops and trainings
• Assist in managing books donation and coordinating other CSR activities.
• Implement the Company’s customer service charter and customer satisfaction survey.
• To perform any other relevant duty assigned by the Managing Director.

To be appointed to this position, one must have

• Bachelors’ degree in Mass Communication, sociology or any related discipline.
• Diploma in Mass Communication or Public Relations.
• Computer Proficiency Certificate.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Strategic Leadership training from a reputable institution.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a related field.
• Excellent Communication, negotiation, inter-personal relationship, team building, leadership and organizational skills.

The positions are permanent and pensionable and a competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
 
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective ‘JKF Job Application Forms Here’ to: hram@jomokenyattaf.com. 

Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials. 

The closing date for receipt of the forms is 5th November, 2013.

Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer

We are ISO 9001:2008 certified