Cytonn Investments Communications & PR Associate Job in Kenya

Job Description: Communications & PR Associate
 

Summary & Purpose: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company; offering privately placed alternative investment solutions to global institutions, high-net-worth investors and the Kenyan diaspora interested in investing in the East African region. 

Our alternative investments solutions are based on two main products: real estate and private equity. 

The successful applicant will coordinate, lead implementation and advice management in the development and execution of the Cytonn communications plans with the overall goal of enhancing the company’s reputation and promoting its mission and vision with its regional, diaspora, and global markets stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulate, implement and manage an effective public relations and communications strategy to promote Cytonn’s image and reputation;


• Directing the coordination of print, electronic and social media communications;


• Take lead in writing, editing, photography, design and printing; ensuring that consistency of message and standards of design are met in all official work of Cytonn;


• Oversee the consistency of image, tone, and content of all Cytonn’s communications, publications, and electronic messages;


• Provide on-going information on the company’s activities and accomplishments to be updated in the company’s website, including taking a lead on proactive website updates;


• Draft speeches and taking notes for company’s executives, and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them;


• In coordination with the company’s PR Agency, maintain effective media relation, establish and maintain regular contacts with media representatives to promote the company’s goals;


• Deliver timely and effective internal communication among staff through range of channels,  ensuring clarity and consistency of messages, newsletters, e-bulletin etc;


• Foster community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;


• Coordinate market research for both the company and, when necessary, its products and services;


• Coordinate the development and execution of a marketing and branding plan for the company;


• Taking a lead on advising and procuring branding items for the company and taking the lead in branding initiatives e.g. at company events.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Journalism, Communication/Public Relations or related field from a recognized institution with at least a second class upper


• At least a B+ in KCSE


• Familiarity with diaspora and global markets will be an added advantage

Experience

• At least 2 to 3 years experience with a media house environment, organization or communications agency

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with standards of writing, copy editing and proof reading;


• Having sound knowledge of media operations and contacts regionally and nationally;


• Knowledge of IT Skills and multi – media content;


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;


• Ability to meet tight deadlines;


• Ability to design publicity materials;


• Events planning and delivery;


• Bias to a sense of urgency; and


• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and handle long work days.

How to Apply
 

If you feel that you possess the above qualifications and would like to be considered for this position, please visit the Careers page on www.cytonn.com/careers and apply by end of day on the 5th of June, 2015.

No other form of submission shall be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.