Public Relations Officer

A state corporation in the agricultural sector wishes to recruit a highly driven officer for the following position:

Public Relations Officer

Reporting to the Corporate Relations Executive, the successful candidate will be required to coordinate publicity programmes and media relations.

The successful applicant must be a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Communication or equivalent and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism or Public Relations.

He /she should have a minimum experience of five (5) years.

He/she should have skills in customer care; have the ability to develop accurate, objective assessments of issues even in complex or difficult situations.

He/she should have excellent communication skills both oral and written and good interpersonal skills and must understand both public relations duties and media relations.

He/she should have excellent organizational skills, must be computer literate and have ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Experience in Public Relations function is critical.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The job entails the following:-

• Preparing and implementing publicity plan;
• Liaising with the media to publicize the Board’s activities and maintaining positive media relations ;
• Liaising with the stakeholders on the corporate communication initiatives in the promotion of a positive organizational image;
• Preparing and disseminating corporate publicity information materials.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, names of three referees and copies of testimonials and certificates to:-

DN/A 1106
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach not later than Wednesday, 12th October 2011.