Corporate & Communication Officer Job in Kenya

Micro – Enterprises Support Programme

Trust (MESPT) is an autonomous local organisation whose founders are the

Government of Kenya and the Royal Danish Embassy.
 

The overall objective of the Micro –

Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is to promote economic growth,

employment creation and poverty alleviation through support to

enterprises. 

MESPT provides integrated business

development services to Micro Small and Medium enterprises leading to

sustainable business growth across Kenya.

As part of its expansion programme,

MESPT is seeking the following highly motivated professional to join the

existing team:
 

Job Title: Corporate & Communication Officer
 

Ref: MESPT 002Reports To: Head of Credit & Business Development.
 

Duty Station: Multiple

Locations.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the Trust’s participation in public
  
  forums e.g. exhibitions, shows and festivals


• Effective and pro-active management of media
  
  relations


• Prepare speeches for official functions of the
  
  Trust


• Facilitate the branding of MESPT while
  
  ensuring that the costs are within budget stipulated timelines


• Carry out research based on both local and
  
  international press on possible causes of negative publicity and recommend
  
  appropriate interventions


• Advice on suitable CSR initiatives and
  
  managing the activities


• Organization of official functions, tours, and
  
  protocol matters


• Representation of the Trust in forums that
  
  enhance public image and promote networking, collaborations and networks



• Identify specific events that require
  
  packaging for dissemination to the media and public


• Preparation and organization of forums where
  
  the Trust’s products and programs can be propagated and promoted


• Manage internal and external communication and
  
  develop and implement an integrated public communications plan


• Gathering information on policies, programs
  
  and significant events and how they impact in events and dissemination of
  
  the same to the public


• Identify issues related to customer
  
  satisfaction and ensure that relevant measures are taken to address the
  
  issues


• Ensure that all MESPT events are well branded
  
  with video and photo coverage


• Design and development of communication
  
  materials

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Any other duties as may be assigned from time
  
  to time.

• A Bachelor’s degree in, Communications,
  
  Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related field.


• 5 years of experience in a role serving
  
  internal and external customers (ideally in a corporate affairs function);
  
  experience coordinating events for large and small groups; and if possible
  
  a direct experience with microfinance organizations.


• Solid business acumen, project, program
  
  management, the ability to drive results, influence others, strong
  
  analytical and negotiation skills, excellent process orientation.


• Excellent oral and written communication
  
  skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple projects,
  
  proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite.


• Strong initiative, self-starter, highly
  
  motivated, cooperative attitude with team-oriented approach.

Interested and qualified candidates

are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the

application letters, detailed CV with email address, daytime telephone

contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts

of 3 professional referees) by email on before close of business on 31st

December 2015 to:jobs@mespt.org quoting Job reference in the subject

line.

Do not attach your testimonials or

certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.