Privatization Commission Corporate Affairs Officer Job in Kenya

Privatization Commission Corporate Affairs Officer Job in Kenya
Position Ref:PC/HRM/6-2010
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, the Corporate Affairs Officer will be responsible for the formulation and execution of sound communication strategy for the Commission.

Key Responsibilities will include:-
    * Developing, implementing and maintaining strategic corporate communications to provide information, education and communication support to the Privatization Programme;
    * Creating awareness to the public on the role and functions of the Commission and ensuring proactive interaction with the public and the media to maintain correctness of information available to the public on privatization transactions and
    * Identifying and coordinating Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and organizing major events like stakeholder workshops and promotional forums etc.
Applicants to the above position must have Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication, Public Relations, or Journalism from a reputable University; at least five (5) years working experience in a public relations, communications or journalism environment of a reputable organization; excellent communication skills, including script and speech writing; ability to influence other’s behavior, make operational decisions, identify opportunities and build strategic relationships; proven track record in driving PR activities in medium to large sized organizations.
Applicants must also be computer literate.
Applicants with post graduate training in the relevant areas will have an added advantage.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail address, telephone contacts, and three referees, one of which must be your current or immediate former employer.
Please quote the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope.
To be considered, your application must be received by 5.00 P.M. on 20th August, 2010.
The applications should be addressed to:-

The Executive Director /CEO
Privatization Commission
11th Floor, Extelcoms House
P.O Box 34542, GPO 00100
Nairobi