Job Title: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications Officer
Reference Number:
OAM/17/1
Category: Administrative
Location: Oshwal
Academy Mombasa
The Academy is seeking for a Public
Relations, Marketing and Communications Officer. 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 1st
February 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.