Career Opportunities at Kenya Shell Ltd
We are looking for talented individuals to fill the following exciting roles within Kenya Shell:
East Africa Communication Manager
Reporting to the Government Relations and Communication Manager for Shell South
Africa, the East Africa Communication Manager will be responsible for
strengthening and enhancing Shell’s reputation by adapting and implementing
global business communications strategies in Kenya and Uganda.We are looking for talented individuals to fill the following exciting roles within Kenya Shell:
East Africa Communication Manager
Key Performance areas for the role:
- Lead
the development and implementation of local communications strategies and
plans to achieve local business goals in line with the Shell Group’s
business communication strategies.
- Provide
communication counsel on areas of reputation opportunity and risk at a
country level.
- Work
closely with relevant stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential
risks and issues that could potentially harm Shell’s reputation.
- Act
as focal point on crisis management.
- Strengthen
and enhance business reputation through effective communications support
to key Shell projects.
- Lead
development of communication strategy and stakeholder engagement plans to
support successful project stages from start up to execution.
- Lead
social performance across both Kenya and Uganda, focusing on business
objectives and maintaining social license to operate, with specific regard
to strategy, planning and strategic social investment opportunities.
- Develop
a comprehensive government relations engagement programme.
Minimum requirements/competencies
- Degree
in communication related field with with over 10 years’ experience in
communication preferably in the media/ energy Industry
- Able
to think strategically and translate business objectives into multi
channel strategies / plans;
- Strong
communications background with track record experience in external affairs
and/or media management;
- Self-starter
with high degree of personal initiative, drive, and desire to come up with
new creative solutions;
- Proven
skills to deliver under time pressure
- Very
good English writing skills
- Working
knowledge of crisis management framework and standard on preparedness,
activation & resolution.
Retail Marketing Manager
Reporting to the East Africa Retail Manager, the Retail Marketing Manager will be responsible for managing & driving the implementation of Retail marketing programs in Kenya & Uganda to ensure timely delivery and within budget.
Key Performance areas for the role:
Reporting to the East Africa Retail Manager, the Retail Marketing Manager will be responsible for managing & driving the implementation of Retail marketing programs in Kenya & Uganda to ensure timely delivery and within budget.
Key Performance areas for the role:
- Implement
the annual retail-marketing plans for fuels, convenience retailing, and
lubricants in Kenya & Uganda.
- Interface
with the Regional Marketing team and provide local input into annual
marketing plans.
- Assist
the marketing managers in translating Regional marketing plans into local
plans and fully own implementation of the plans within Kenya and Uganda
including timelines, budget and overall integration and efficiency.
- Continuously
monitor and report on implementation of plans and intervene when
necessary.
- In
consultation with the Regional marketing team, develop and implement local
programs as appropriate to improve Shell’s competitive position and
advantage on both fuels, convenience retailing and lubricants in Kenya
& Uganda.
- Lead
marketing research activities, evaluate findings and develop action plans
from the results for both Kenya & Uganda.
- Conduct
Post Implementation Reviews for marketing campaigns.
Minimum requirements/competencies
- Degree
in Marketing or related field with over 5 years’ work experience in
Marketing.
- Must
have hands on experience in brand building, concept development, financial
accountability, development and implementation of big marketing programs.
- Working
knowledge of project management with ability to handle multiple projects
at same time.
- Able
to think strategically and translate Marketing objectives into plans.
- Good
communications skills, methodical with an eye for details.
Applications
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your detailed resume with your cell phone contact via email to hr@ksl.shell.com or to the address below.
Deadline for application is 24th April 2012.
The Human Resource Manager
Kenya Shell
P.O Box 43561, 00100
Nairobi.
Only short-listed applicants would be contacted.
Kenya Shell is an equal opportunity employer!
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your detailed resume with your cell phone contact via email to hr@ksl.shell.com or to the address below.
Deadline for application is 24th April 2012.
The Human Resource Manager
Kenya Shell
P.O Box 43561, 00100
Nairobi.
Only short-listed applicants would be contacted.
Kenya Shell is an equal opportunity employer!