Public Relations and Communication Officer

JOB TITLE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Key Result Areas

7. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Reports to: Public Relations, Branding and Communication Manager 
 

Department: Business Growth and Development

Age Limit: 35

Education & experience

• Bachelor degree in business management, or media studies, marketing or Master’s in Business Administration
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience as a public relations officer in a financial institution or in any busy marketing functions

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Initiative
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively

Key responsibilities

• To assist in developing an appropriate External Communications strategy that addresses the Organization’s positioning.
• Under the guidance of the Brand and Communication Manager, and working closely with other Departments, manage the implementation of the agreed External Communication plans and activities.
• Establish effective systems, procedures, and standards of performance.
• Assist in the production of publications to promote the image of the organization.
• Respond to inquiries from the media to ensure that a positive image of the organization is promoted.
• Working on websites and social media and assist in maintaining it to ensure that it remains up to date, informative, and interesting.
• Writing or producing presentations and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles, leaflets, journals and brochures, and annual reports for both external and internal distribution.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Communication and PR that results in Brand positioning in line with the institution’s strategy
• Increased levels of publicity and visibility
• Visibility in the communities where Umwalimu SACCO does business
• Introduction of effective internal communication

NDAYISABA N. Willy

UWAMBAJE Laurence

Director of HR & Administration

Director-General