Public Relations Officer - Kenya Meat Commission, Kenya

Public Relations Officer at the Kenya Meat Commission in Kenya

The Kenya Meat Commission, a state Corporation established by an Act of Parliament whose vision is to be the preferred world class meat and meat products processor seeks to recruit suitable persons for the following position(s):

Public Relations Officer
Ref PRO 02/04/11

Reporting to the Company Secretary, key responsibilities for this position are:

• Organize and coordinate corporate events
• Ensure flow of information to and from the public
• Create awareness to the public through mass media on the Commission’s activities and programs
• Draft and edit press releases and articles to high standards consistent with Commission’s guidelines
• Represent KMC interests in external organizations.
• Liaise with sales promotions staff in making appropriate demonstrations and displays
• Production of Commission’s journals and press releases
• Participate in organizational shows, exhibitions and fares
• Organize visits to KMC by outside parties/ Stakeholders
• Organize visits to outside organizations by KMC Board and Management
• Provide support in developing and reviewing corporate affairs policies
• Serve as company spokesperson on occasion

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies Requirements

• Bachelors degree in mass communication, journalism or public relations (a Masters degree in the field will be an added advantage)
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant Public Relations experience.
• Demonstrated success in implementing media campaigns including social media
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage in a variety of outlets.
• Demonstrated track record of developing successful working relationships with reporters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, day time telephone contact, both office and mobile, name and address of three referees.

Reference number should clearly be indicated on the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Your applications should reach the undersigned not later than April 26, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission
P.O. Box 2-00204
Athi River
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