Public Relations Officer Job in Kenya

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 IndustryTo undertake relationship management by building partners, marketing and brand positioning of organizationCompetition analysis across various products and practiceAlign PR strategy with group’s marketing strategyShare the quarterly dashboard & individual target achievement in PR/Marketing review meeting with CEO, Company and Board MembersAlign with Process and Performance Manager to ensure optimized use of internal processesDevelop, 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 organizationDevelop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity and information purposes.Act as spokesperson for an organization and answer written and oral inquiriesCo-ordinate special publicity events and promotions for internal and external audiencesAssist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other materialCollege/University Degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or communicationsAt 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 relationsMust understand the attitudes and concerns of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groupsGood understanding of long-range Strategic Planning and Business Planning processesExcellent communication skillsTo 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.