Employment for Public Relations Officer in Kenya May 2014

Employment for Public Relations Officer in Kenya May 2014

Vacancy: Public Relations Officer

Summary: Our client is an alliance of independent top tier African law firms.

It is the largest grouping of its kind in Africa, with close working relationships across its members and an established network of Best Friends across the continent.

Our client’s firms are committed to working together to provide extensive coverage and on-the-ground experience

The purpose of the role is to support the Business Development Manager in the implementation of firm’s communications strategy, and to act as a central point of excellence for the network across all practice groups, sectors and offices.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

To assist with the day to day running of the network’s press office, including; responding to press enquiries, drafting and disseminating press releases, liaising with journalists, social media, webinars, and pitching stories to legal, sector and business media.
Coordinates Public Relations initiatives (pitches, thought leadership pieces, articles, interviews, etc.) with outside PR firm
To assist the Business Development Manager to manage the firm’s processes for legal directories, including providing templates and guidance on best practice and deadlines
To manage the firm’s processes for key awards.
Provide advice and support to marketing and business development, business services professionals and lawyers to ensure communications that are consistent, of a high quality and in line with key messages.
To maintain and update relevant sections of the website and intranet.
To support internal and external reporting, including surveys, press coverage and reporting on profile raising activity.
To support the business development team in other activities, as required.

Requirements

B.A. in Marketing or related field
Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in marketing and business development
PR/media relations experience (or the equivalent of) preferably in a professional services environment
Demonstrated experience in PR and communications (proof may be required)
A strong understanding of PR and communications principles
Strong and effective communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and very high literacy skills
Prior experience utilizing innovative presentation, website and SEO(search engine optimisationt) projects, as well as working with LexisNexis Interaction CRM strongly preferred
Superior technical and creative graphics skills using the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and LinkedIn profile or other social media skills required

How to Apply:

Send your application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate for this role; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 23rd May 2014.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416,

Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.