Public Relations Officer at Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board

Public Relations Officer at Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board
Summary:
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is Kenya’s leading youth economic empowerment agency. The Fund is now four years old and has supported thousands of youth with business loans, market support, entrepreneurship training and jobs placement abroad.

The Fund now seeks to fill the positions below which have arisen as a result of expansion.

Description:

Reporting to the Public Relations Manager, the Public Relations Officer will play a key role in the researching, planning, developing and implementing PR strategies of the Fund.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:
•planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
•researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
•collating and analyzing media coverage;
•writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
•preparing publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, photographs, films, other promotional materials and multimedia programmes;
•organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
•maintaining and updating information on the organization’s website;
•arranging interviews with journalists, preparing and distributing news releases
•assist in preparing organizational documents such as annual reports, corporate profiles and submissions
•monitoring public and media perception of the Fund

Requirements:
Qualifications
•A first Degree in journalism, mass communication, public relations or a bachelor’s degree in social sciences with post graduate diploma in journalism, mass communications or public relations
•A proven flair for writing
•At least three years post qualification experience, with practical experience in the print media.
•High level of computer literacy
•Ability to think creatively and strategically
•Ability to analyze complex information from different sources and to synthesize this information into coherent briefs and communication documents
•The ability to influence others, to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
•Verbal and written fluency in English and Kiswahili.
•Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience of relationship management with stakeholders
In addition the person must demonstration initiative, a passion for working with the youth and a belief in them. He or she must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Those fulfilling the requirements for the above positions should submit their applications together with a detailed C.V and all relevant testimonials to the address below; stating current position, current remuneration, expected salary, email address and telephone contacts.

Applicants are also expected to provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three references latest by 10th of December 2010. The relevant reference number must be indicated on the envelope. Any application coming later than this date will not be considered.

Closing Date: 10 December 2010

Contact Info: The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board

The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board
P.O.Box 48610 – 00100
Nairobi.