Our
client is a leading supermarket chain in Kenya with over 40 branches
countrywide.
They
are to hire an experienced, dynamic and result oriented individual to fill the
position of Corporate
Communication Officer
Job Purpose / Summary: The job holder will be responsible for the company’s communication with different target audiences, including customers, journalists, investors, suppliers and the community.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Help
in the execution of proactive PR strategies to support and position the
company’s brand.
- File
stories for the supermarket’s news magazine.
- Help
pitch for adverts from business partners for the launched Company News
Magazine.
- Being
the Official Photographer during all company events (CSR Activities
inclusive).
- Managing
the company’s website content.
- Ensuring
general records keeping for the Corporate Affairs Office, Media monitoring
(helping to keep track of the supermarket in the external media including
Digital Media, blogs).
- Ensuring
that Company’s Corporate Affairs Department have clean records and files,
both soft and hard, of all memorable events/activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Journalism, Mass Media Communication or related field.
- Minimum
3-5 years of working experience in a busy media house.
- Writing
and photography skills key.
- Good
communication skills
- All
round and able to multi-task and deal with different departments with
different needs.
- Computer
Literate and able to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power
point and In-design.
- Well
organized with good people skills
Management Skills
- High
integrity and ethical standards
- Analytical
skills
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills for a demanding and customer
focused working environment.
- Team
player with excellent influencing skills
- High
level of Initiative and self-drive
- Problem
solving and decision-making skills.
- Skills
to work efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight
timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
- Possess
the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
How to apply:
If you
are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is
looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please make your application through info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 15th April 2016.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.