Public Relations Officer Job in Kenya

Postbank, a leading Savings Bank with a national branch network and an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit competent, proactive, self driven professionals with high integrity to fill the following positions in the Bank establishment.

Public Relations Officer 
PB 6.2

Position Function

To participate in the formulation and implementation of polices and strategies required by the Bank to sustain and create mutual relationships between the organization and its public with a view to enhancing the Bank’s corporate image.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handling customer correspondence through the media, letters, telephone and verbally.
  • Participating in the preparation and organization of events and functions that the Bank participates in e.g. exhibitions, press conferences and release, radio programmes and Corporate Social Responsibility activities-sponsorship events and donations.
  • Drafting press statements and speeches and monitoring coverage by media.
  • Carrying out press reviews on a daily basis on issues touching the bank and update the management accordingly.
  • Maintaining a scrap book on items touching on the Bank.
  • Writing articles for the in-house magazine/newsletter.
  • Participating in organizing media functions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related field.
  • Diploma in Journalism, Mass media, Public Relations or Communications.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • 2 years experience in Public Relations or Journalism.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Good command of English and Kiswahili languages.
  • Age below 30 years.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications with a detailed CV and copies of academic, professional certificates, testimonials, and also indicate their current salary and benefits, so as to reach the undersigned on or before 4th May 2011.

Please note that only short listed candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted.

Managing Director
Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
P. O. Box 30311-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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