Communications Officer, Kcb Foundation

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 demanding roles which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 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 22nd July, 2016

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.