Micro - Enterprises Support Programme
Trust (MESPT) is an autonomous local organisation whose founders are the
Government of Kenya and the Royal Danish Embassy.
The overall objective of the Micro -
Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is to promote economic growth,
employment creation and poverty alleviation through support to
enterprises.
As part of its expansion programme,
MESPT is seeking the following highly motivated professional to join the
existing team:
Job Title: Corporate & Communication Officer
Ref: MESPT 002
Reports To: Head of Credit & Business Development.
Reports To: Head of Credit & Business Development.
Duty Station: Multiple
Locations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the Trust’s participation in public
forums e.g. exhibitions, shows and festivals
- Effective and pro-active management of media
relations
- Prepare speeches for official functions of the
Trust
- Facilitate the branding of MESPT while
ensuring that the costs are within budget stipulated timelines
- Carry out research based on both local and
international press on possible causes of negative publicity and recommend
appropriate interventions
- Advice on suitable CSR initiatives and
managing the activities
- Organization of official functions, tours, and
protocol matters
- Representation of the Trust in forums that
enhance public image and promote networking, collaborations and networks
- Identify specific events that require
packaging for dissemination to the media and public
- Preparation and organization of forums where
the Trust’s products and programs can be propagated and promoted
- Manage internal and external communication and
develop and implement an integrated public communications plan
- Gathering information on policies, programs
and significant events and how they impact in events and dissemination of
the same to the public
- Identify issues related to customer
satisfaction and ensure that relevant measures are taken to address the
issues
- Ensure that all MESPT events are well branded
with video and photo coverage
- Design and development of communication
materials
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Job Specifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in, Communications,
Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in a role serving
internal and external customers (ideally in a corporate affairs function);
experience coordinating events for large and small groups; and if possible
a direct experience with microfinance organizations.
- Solid business acumen, project, program
management, the ability to drive results, influence others, strong
analytical and negotiation skills, excellent process orientation.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects,
proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite.
- Strong initiative, self-starter, highly
motivated, cooperative attitude with team-oriented approach.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates
are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the
application letters, detailed CV with email address, daytime telephone
contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts
of 3 professional referees) by email on before close of business on 31st
December 2015 to:
jobs@mespt.org
quoting Job reference in the subject line.
jobs@mespt.org
quoting Job reference in the subject line.
Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.