Job Title: Public
Relations, Marketing and Communications Officer
Reference Number: OAM/16/11
Category: Administrative
Location: Oshwal
Academy Mombasa
Oshwal Academy Mombasa is a private school owned and managed by
the Oshwal Education & Relief Board offering the International Primary
Curriculum (Early and Elementary Years), International Middle Years Curriculum
and prepares children for IGCSE and GCE A/S and A’ Levels.
The responsibilities for the role holder include but are not
limited to the development of a marketing and communication strategy(s) for
Oshwal academy Mombasa that is aligned to the overarching Oshwal Academy’s
strategy.
The strategy will ensure that the academy retains its intended
market share and maintains good relationships with its diverse stakeholders and
in so doing appropriately position the Academy.
Specific roles will include:
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Being the spokesperson of the Academy.
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Creating marketing and publicity plans.
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Organizing trade shows and activations.
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Organizing stakeholder events ranging from student and parent
forums to speech days.
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Media relations
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Alumni relations.
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Gathering market intelligence.
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Development of communication tools for various stakeholders
including managing the publishing of school publications and journals.
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Generating information targeting the different stakeholders.
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Oversighting creative and other related agencies.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications,
Public Relations, Mass Communication or equivalent.
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Demonstrated proficiency in managing a large-scale
communications strategy will be an added advantage
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Demonstrated understanding of electronic publishing, graphic and
web design, and social media; exemplary editing and proofreading skills;
proficiency with publishing software including Adobe Creative Suite; advanced
knowledge in Illustrator, PowerPoint, Publisher and Microsoft Office
applications
Experience and Competence
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Professional experience of 3+ years of experience in a full-time
marketing and communications position and or experience in corporate
communication, marketing and media relations. Excellent interpersonal skills;
ability to collaborate widely with various groups throughout the community.
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Ability to work with deadlines, and the ability to handle a wide
variety of projects simultaneously; demonstrated experience and skills in
producing communications materials.
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Working knowledge of internal and external public relations
programs.
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Excellent writing and editorial skills, as well as an eye for
publication design and mastery of communications skills.
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Demonstrated experience in public relations and a sizeable
network in the media fraternity will be an added advantage.
If you meet our essential criteria and are looking for a role in
a dynamic team where you can make a real difference, please submit your
application to the HR Manager – Oshwal Education and Relief Board through
vacancy@oerb.org.
The application closing date is 18th November 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.