Nuru International Public Relations Officer Job in Isibania- Kenya June 2016
Fresh recruitment : Public Relations Officer Vacancy in Isibania- Kenya June 2016
Employment Vacancy : Latest Jobs at Nuru International in Kenya June 2016
About the Organization: Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya.
Nuru Kenya’s vision is to have an empowered community where people have the requisite knowledge, information and resources to be able to make meaningful choices about their lives.
About the Job: We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced and passionate candidate to fill the position of Public Relations Officer.
- Plan, develop and manage the Public Relations strategy of Nuru Kenya
- Manage media relations by providing information on the activities and successes of the organization to the press and writers; Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted medias; Liaise with and answer enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations through visits, telephone or email and Undertake public campaign about Nuru’s contribution to the public
- Create blogs on Nuru Kenya’s events and forward them to Nuru International for posting accordingly and on a timely basis; you will also be responsible for editing blogs created by program and departmental staff before they are posted
- Write and edit other in-house informational materials, e.g. articles, newsletters, magazines, case studies, annual reports, etc. You will also oversee the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mails, leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, multi -media programs, films, etc. such that they are able to provide the required information on NK
- Liaise with NI Communications Director in order to manage and update information on the organization’s website; this will also include strategically managing and engaging users on Social Media on NK information
- Source and manage speaking and partnership opportunities on behalf of NK Country Director. You will also be responsible for organizing and managing high level events, e.g. donor visits, partnership visits, press conference, exhibitions, press tours, etc.
- Manage the PR aspects of a potential crisis situation as shall be directed by your supervisor
- Perform other roles as shall be directed by your supervisor from time to time.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related course from a University recognized in Kenya
- A minimum of four years’ professional experience in a similar or related role
- Experience in initiating and or implementing marketing programs for an NGO will be an added advantage
- Good command of spoken and written English language
- A very exceptional persona with networking capabilities
- Long-term commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kenya.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their application; motivation letter, academic certificates and or testimonials and a resume supported by at least three known references, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Note: Due to the huge volumes of applications that we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
We do not charge any fee at any stage in our hiring process.