Corporate Affairs Executive Job Vacancy - National Oil Corporation of Kenya

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum company serving energy needs for today and tomorrow.

Following the steady and continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last few years, we are looking for a talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individual keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the position of Corporate Affairs Executive

Ref: HR 01/12/10

This appointment will initially be on a one year renewable contract

Job Profile

Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, the incumbent will be responsible for public and media relations and all external communication activities that expand and raise the profile of the Company while promoting its products, exploration agenda and role within the industry and the government.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Champions the National Oil brandCreates effective communication material for downstream and upstream business operations.Creates and maintains positive media contacts/ relations and reviews all media materialsActs as the media and agency liaison both within the Corporation and externally.Coordinates and organizes Corporate eventsPrepares press releases for review and authorizes their subsequent releasePromotes National Oil products and other assets and works with the Marketing team to grow the Company brandSupports and coordinates press conferences and briefings in conjunction with Public Relations agenciesPrepares, manages and monitors budgets associated with projects agreed uponLiaises with the Deputy Managing Director and other stakeholders within the company to spearhead CSR programs for the CompanyGenerates ideas, develops concepts and writes copies to articulate the Company’s position and brand appropriateness for various audiencesEnsures compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures, systems and statutory requirements.First degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalentFive (5) to eight (8) years experience in a similar position in a Commercial business environmentMember of Public Relations Society of KenyaMember Chartered Institute of Marketing Association (CIMA) or any other recognized professional body in Marketing.Knowledge of the Petroleum Sector would be an added advantage.Should have excellent communication, networking and negotiation skillsBe an energetic, self driven person of impeccable integrity and honestyShould be result oriented, have excellent interpersonal relationship skills with good knowledge of the consumer market.National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 58567-00200 City Square
Nairobi

or via email: hrm@nockenya.co.ke

so as to reach us by 5th January 2011.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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