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.
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.