The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella
organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the
interests of employers.
FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy
provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job
creation.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will develop programs and communication systems to enhance FKE’S visibility, improve brand presence and strategically position FKE as an opinion leader in the market.
S/he will also oversee all internal and external communication
some of which includes: Media relations, stakeholder relations, Lobbying and
advocacy, facilitation of workshop and focus groups, events management and
coordination, corporate communication tools development, production of web
content and management of social media platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate,
implement and manage an effective PR and communications strategy to
promote the organization’s image and reputation.
- Manage
and develop FKE’s communication objectives on a weekly basis to
facilitate the Federations advocacy and lobbying strategies
- Manage
FKE’s communication channels to facilitate effective stakeholder
communication and engagement
- Maintain
effective media relations, establish and maintain regular contacts with
media representatives to promote and advocate for the organization’s
goals/activities
- Strengthen
partnerships and networks with the organization’s stakeholders,
particularly government agencies, development partners, NGO’s and private
sector organizations.
Education and Experience
- Relevant
University degree in Communication or Public Relations
- A
post graduate qualification in Public Relations or mass communication.
- At
least five years experience in a senior PR & Communications position
in a busy environment, with hands on experience in research writing
(policy briefs, news paper articles, fact sheets, industrial relations
reports and newsletters)
- The
ideal candidate has hands on experience to PR & Communications
An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate
with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful
candidates.
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their
applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected
remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with
a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address:
Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org to reach the undersigned not later than July
5th, 2012.
Only successful candidates will be contacted
