PR and Communications
Manager CABI
To be based in Nairob
i- Kenya, the PR and Communications Manager will play a key role in leading,
developing and overseeing the implementation of CABI’s media strategy across
the whole business. He/she will report to the International Development Senior
Communications Manager with a dotted line to the Deputy Director for
Development for the Africa Region.
Our mission and
direction is influenced by our member countries who help guide the activities
undertaken.
These include
scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial
services. Our activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5
scientific centres globally.
Please see our website www.cabi.org for
further details about our organisation.
A key responsibility
for the successful candidate will be to build, protect, manage and reinforce
CABI’s reputation and help ensure against loss of image.
The job-holder will
seek out new opportunities to raise CABI’s profile, promote the brand image and
influence key stakeholders. S/he will build and implement a regional marketing
and communications plan for CABI in Africa and promote the Centre’s capabilities.
S/he will have a
Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing, preferably with post
graduate training in one of the above relevant fields and at least five years’
experience in an active Public Relations role.
Fluency in written and
spoken English is required. Multi-lingual (knowledge of French and/or
Portuguese) would be an added advantage. Ability to use basic IT systems and
software is required.
The candidate shall
have strong leadership skills, excellent administrative and communication
skills with the ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads, use
initiative and proactive thinking and demonstrate attention to detail. A strong
understanding of project management systems and of working in a cross-cultural
environment is desirable, together with ability to cope well with changing
environments.
Applicants are invited
to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the post and detailed
curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with full names and addresses of 3 referees,
and current remuneration package.
Applications quoting
Job Ref. No. 36/2012 should be sent to recruitment@cabi.org.
Closing date for
receipt of applications is 19 October 2012 at 5pm East Africa time.
A full Candidate brief
for this post is available on our website under the above Job Ref. No. at www.cabi.org/vacancies
Additional information
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Position Type: 2 years initial appointment with a
possibility of renewal.
