Communications Officer Job in Kenya

KCB Group Limited
Communications Officer
IRC 2161
The Position: Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the jobholder is to support program communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
·         Develop and execute communication and marketing strategies and plans for internal and external stakeholders

·         Provide editorial, strategic, creative and operational support to ensure communication is both influential, informative and builds brand reputation
·         Manage PR and communications agencies and subcontractors
·         Drafting, editing and distributing materials for the press

·         Manage, update website content and maintaining social media activity
·         Assist in the implementation of public affairs activity
·         Compile and circulate electronic news summary and support in writing program reports
·         Plan/create multi-media communication materials
·         Maintain library system for press cuttings, monitor cuttings and report
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
·         University Degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field. Master’s Degree and/or Professional qualifications in related field will be an added advantage.
·         Have at least 3 years’ working experience, which should include:
·         At least 3 years’ experience in communication
·         At least 2 years’ experience in media relations and media coverage.
·         At least 1 years’ experience in online communication and website content management
·         Computer Literacy
·         Should have good Attention to detail
·         Should have good relationship management skills
The above position has a demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 2nd December, 2016