Public Relations & Communications Officer Job Vacancy - Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS)

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country's new development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing country providing a high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030.

VDS now seeks to fill the following vacancy on a three (3) years renewable contract.

Public Relations & Communications Officer

Working in the Directorate of Strategy & Marketing, the candidate will be responsible for the effective design, development, execution and evaluation of public relations and communications strategies aimed at promoting and enhancing the image of Kenya Vision 2030 in order to create goodwill and build brand credibility among all stakeholders.

Core duties & responsibilities:

Develop and implement a PR and Communications strategy for Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat using traditional and new media, specifically social mediaWork closely with the Secretariat's Advertising and Media Agency in maintenance of an effective media relations strategy, stallholder and information managementGather, package and develop communication materials and other publicity materials for internal and external audiences.Organize media briefings, press releases and other media eventsCoordinate CSR activities for the Secretariat and other forms of external relationsProvide any other administrative support to the Directorate as may be directed.Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies or Journalism.Over 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role with a busy organization.Membership to a professional bodyStrong interpersonal, communications skills and media relations skills.IT Savvy with a strong understanding of graphic design, the social media, and web management.Working knowledge of mass and new media operations and its proper utilization for dissemination of information.Working experience with a PR/Advertising Agency will be an added advantage.Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit applications together with their updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials including details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three referees and indicating the post applied for in the application letter and on the envelope or e-mail so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 15th June 2011.

The Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
2nd Floor, KUSCCO Centre
Kilimanjaro Rd, Upper Hill
P.O. BOX 52301, 00200 Nairobi

Email: info@vision2030.go.ke

Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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