We are an international oil & gas company with operations in
Africa, Europe, South Asia & South America.
Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom
and responsibility to make a difference.
Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key
success factors that we want to continue building on.
As the company prepares for further exploration and appraisal activities, Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint two new positions.
Communications Officer (Nairobi based)
This is a key position within the Corporate Affairs
function.
The successful candidate will be charged with the implementation
of Tullow Kenya’s external and internal communications strategy in line with
the business strategy.
The position will;
- Assist
in the development of key messaging / briefing notes and other supporting
materials.
- Develop
corporate publications such as corporate brochures, newsletters,
magazines, fact sheets, reports etc.
- Plan
and implement corporate events and exhibitions.
- Develop
and coordinate the company’s advertising related initiatives in liaison
with the appointed agencies.
- Coordinate
all corporate sponsorships and donations in line with the agreed process.
- Execute
the internal communications plan.
The ideal candidate will have a University degree, preferably a
qualification in mass communication, public relations, business management or
marketing with 2-3 years experience in corporate communications.
Experience in media, event management, sponsorship management
and working with advertising agencies is also required.
Previous experience in major infrastructure or the extractive
industry with knowledge of oil and gas would be an added advantage.
Community Communications Officer (Field based)
This position will be the key site based representative
responsible for grassroots communications activities.
This position will play an important role in ensuring
consistency of messaging in support of ongoing engagement activities.
The position will;
- Support
the Field Stakeholder Liaison teams by providing meaningful and timely
communications collateral / materials in support of ongoing community
engagement activities.
- Manage
the day to day operation of site based resource offices, ensuring that
appropriate communications materials (fact sheets, maps, reports, visual
aids) are available and updated accordingly.
- Ensure
community enquiries and grievances received via local offices are
receipted, logged and managed in accordance with agreed Tullow policies
and guidelines.
- Maintain
tight control of on-the-ground issues and safeguarding Tullow’s reputation
on-the-ground.
- Liaise
and monitor local media in regards to Tullow’s operations and providing
feedback to the Corporate Affairs function.
The ideal candidate will have a University degree in mass
communication, public relations, business management or marketing with 2-3
years experience in corporate communications.
Experience in media, event management, sponsorship management
and working with communications agencies is also required.
Previous experience in the extractive industry, knowledge on oil
and gas working in the area of operation would be an added advantage.
How to apply
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your
desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email
address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing date: Friday 27th July 2012
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
