Public Relations Officer Job in Kenya

Housing Finance (HF), Kenya’s largest and leading mortgage company with country wide operations has an exciting opportunity for talented, dynamic, self-driven and result oriented individual with a commitment to performance excellence.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager - Marketing the main purpose for this role will be to position Housing Finance brand as a premier financial enabler for the property industry in Kenya through relevant PR drives.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following Key Result Areas:
  • Plan, organize and direct Public Relations activities and events that enhance HF relationship with various target audience and enhance positive publicity

  • Build employee confidence in the Housing Finance brand and products through proactive internal communication initiatives
  • Identify communication opportunities/needs and implement proactive publicity programs to gain the desired brand recognition within the various target audience
  • Identify and implement CSR activities to foster community relations with Housing Finance
  • Manage PR agencies and the media to enhance understanding of Housing Finance requirements and ensure informed and accurate reporting
The ideal candidates should possess:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication or any other business related course from a recognized institution
  • Have at least three (3) years’ experience in Public Relations or Marketing environment and an understanding of conducting Marketing intelligence
  • Demonstrate excellent use of MS Office applications with emphasis on Excel
  • Demonstrate good editorial and writing skills
  • Demonstrate good analytical Skills
  • Demonstrate good Marketing and Public Relations skills
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
  • Flexible with excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Demonstrate excellent Business Presentation skills
To apply, please send your application letter and detailed CV indicating your qualifications and
experience to:

Change & Strategy Director
Housing Finance, Rehani House,
Kenyatta Avenue / Koinange Street
P.O. Box 30088 GPO 00100
Nairobi.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to human.resources@housing.co.ke on or 24th June 2011.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted


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