Public Relations Officer

SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited, a Christian based MFI regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:-

Public Relations Officer

PRO/5/HRM/2011

A position based in the CEO’s office, the successful candidates will be charged with the overall responsibility of overseeing public relations and communication.

Qualifications and competencies

This is an excellent career for you if you have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Public Relations, or other qualifications such as Journalism, Advertising or Marketing and Communication, Business Management, Psychology, English or Political science.

Possession of CIPR Advanced diploma in public relations, CIPR diploma in public relations and CAM diploma in Marketing Communications will be an added advantage.

The candidate should have a working experience of at least 3 years in relevant field and a busy environment. Should be aged between 25 to 35 years.

This is a job that requires interacting with people of all walks of life thus should possess very good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, good planner and organizer of events.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Friday, 10th August, 2011.