Communications Officer Job in Kenya

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Internal Communications Officer

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100.

The Group has interests in over 100 exploration and production licences across 25 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America.

Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference.

We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy.

Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on.

Tullow Oil is seeking a talented, self motivated, proactive and skilled individual of high personal integrity to fill the following position:

Job Title: Internal Communications Officer
Reports to: Senior Communications Officer

Job Purpose: Tullow Oil Kenya has a diverse and widespread workforce and it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that there is a consistent and robust internal communications programme in place.

The position holder will be responsible for establishing and executing a proactive and effective internal communications process within the Tullow Kenya business unit. 

He/she will focus on the timely development and coordination of employee communication through a range of channels. 

The Internal Communications Officer, will also have an important role to play in supporting the implementation of relevant systems and processes across the Business Unit and support crisis and emergency response activities. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders.
  • In close cooperation with the Human Resource department understand and analyze the internal communications needs of the Business Unit.
  • Manage the development and delivery of timely and effective communications throughout the organization via a range of channels ensuring ease of access to communication, clarity and consistency of messages.
  • Develop regular feedback channels to promote cross communication within the organization and inform ongoing programmes and initiatives.
  • Play an active role in liaison with HR in managing organizational and cultural change through the delivery of effective internal communications programmes. 
  • Prepare regular communication to staff with the use of creative channels such as newsletters, online publications and key messages.
  • Ensure the continuous inculcation of Tullow brand values through induction and staff engagement activities and other internal events.
  • Provide support in organizing the Business Unit Manager update meetings with employees and promote them on the intranet.
  • Implement any Group level internal communication programmes or initiatives as requested.
  • Manage development and maintenance of the Business Unit portal pages. 

Education and Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Communications or a related field from a recognized Institution.
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a communications professional in a corporate or agency setting.
  • Previous experience in the extractive industry would be desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Proficiency in English and Swahili is essential.
  • Solid understanding of stakeholder mapping techniques. 

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, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 25th April 2014 to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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