Head of Corporate Communications & PR Job Kenya.

Head of Corporate Communications & PR Job Kenya.

OUR CLIENT IS A LEADER IN THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS IN KENYA. THE COMPANY SEEKS TO RECRUIT DYNAMIC, SELF-DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS FOR THE POSITION OF HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PR

Position Title:Head of Corporate Communications & PR
Reports to:Managing Director
Basic Purpose:
Directs company internal and external communications. Coordinates public relations, including presentations and written communications which inform relevant stakeholders, media representatives and the public about the company. Responsible for developing and implementing communication policies and programs that support the organization’s overall strategic direction. Approves all external public communication documents. Responsible for resource allocation, including budget and personnel. Works closely with general management level.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Contributes to the formulation of the OPCO strategy and ensures that all Communication policies and programmes support the organization’s overall strategic direction:
•Formulates and implements policies and procedures designed to achieve business objectives
•Directs the development of company positioning messages that will be woven into all Communications/PR
materials
•Directs the preparation and maintenance of regular and special reports desired by general management
level to assist in the attainment of company objectives

Directs the development and implementation of the company’s external communications programs:
•Develops and executes plans for the design, writing and production of external communications
materials, including brochures, memos, newsletters, etc.
•Initiates and monitors communication activities in order to realize the desired uniform and integral
positioning of the company
•Works with sales, marketing, and human resource departments to plan and create strategies, tactics,
activities, and materials for the purpose of conveying the most positive message to employees, relevant
stakeholders, media representatives and the public
•Drives an increases positive coverage with relevant business, industry, channel press and analysts
Ensures that the PR agency and all media houses that do business with the Company are managed in a manner that is beneficial to the Company and that a cordial relationship is maintained with such entities at all times.
•Continually checks the quality of work done/services rendered by the agencies, provide feedback and
manage under performance
Act as a spokesperson for the Company:
•Proactively seeks out opportunities for exposure in the press
•Represents/speaks on behalf of the company during company functions and events
Monitors the Company’s public image, highlights problem areas and recommends remedial actions as appropriate Manages the Corporate Communications Function:
•Oversees activities of personnel (i.e., hires, coaches, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines,
recommends termination as necessary)
•Works through managers in setting standards, priorities, and schedules

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Assumes other special projects/assignments as directed by the MD.
Essential Knowledge:
Thorough understanding of the Company’s strategy, markets and services. Solid understanding of broad industry issues and competitive positioning of key players.

Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Leads the
development of highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts. Guides and transfers knowledge to s/his team.

Competencies:
•Business awareness
•Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
•Excellent planning skills
•High personal standards and goal oriented
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
•Strong coaching skills

Qualifications:
•More than 10 years with University Degree in business, communications or journalism; out of which at
least 7 years leadership experience
•The ability to build and sustain positive business relationships internally and externally
•Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical
recommendations
•Able to operate in a performance driven organization
•Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
•Fluency in English

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV,day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be receivedon or before Monday 20th September 2010.

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