GVEP (Global Village Energy Partnership) is a UK-registered non government organization seeking to reduce poverty through accelerated access to modern energy services. GVEP’s East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi has been operational since July 2008 and manages regional activities.
GVEP International is currently looking for a highly motivated and talented communicator to join our team and play a key role in driving our external relations in East Africa and support the Regional Manager in a business development capacity. GVEP International is inviting applications for a Communications and Business Development Officer position based in Nairobi, Kenya which may involve extensive travel within the region.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PR/communications function
Deliver communications and PR campaigns in coordination with London office and in line with the Communications strategy and contribute to the development of GVEP’s PR strategy and annual PR plan.
Identify and exploit PR opportunities to maximise GVEP’s work from news to featured items.
Assist with the collation of raw information and of case studies for publication on the website and in other communications materials.
Research and prepare featured articles, sometimes for subsidiary or third-party publications.
Identify, make contact and establish relationships with press and media contacts in East Africa; and maintain media database with key media contacts.
Distribute GVEP-related press coverage to relevant media contacts in East Africa and deal with media enquiries.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the PR activities in East Africa on relevant media developments.
Build relationships with GVEP’s representatives in Uganda and Tanzania to maximise opportunities for media coverage.
Maximise the PR potential from sponsors and partners, grant and fund recipients.
Liaise with the web team to implement the social media strategy.
Business development support function
Assist in preparation of relevant briefings, presentations and proposals to be delivered by the GVEP management team.
Adapt communications materials and case studies for use in business development context.
Maintain a database of active programmes and finding agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in the field of energy access/renewable energy.
Conduct market intelligence on funding opportunities and competitor activities.
Adapt communications materials and case studies for use in business development context.
Maintain a database of active programmes and finding agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in the field of energy access/renewable energy.
Conduct market intelligence on funding opportunities and competitor activities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
A degree in Public Relations; Business Management; Mass Communication or any other related field.
Minimum two years relevant experience of working in a press or PR environment with good knowledge of East African media including print, TV and radio.
Excellent writing and editing skills
Demonstrate a strong track record of managing diverse range of media.
Proven experience of reaching wide range of stakeholders in voluntary and community, public and private sector.
Highly motivated, organised, attentive to detail and able to work under pressure.
Creative with strong innovative approach to promoting GVEP and a team player.
Ability to monitor and analyse the result of media campaign and compiling clear evaluative reports.
A degree in Public Relations; Business Management; Mass Communication or any other related field.
Minimum two years relevant experience of working in a press or PR environment with good knowledge of East African media including print, TV and radio.
Excellent writing and editing skills
Demonstrate a strong track record of managing diverse range of media.
Proven experience of reaching wide range of stakeholders in voluntary and community, public and private sector.
Highly motivated, organised, attentive to detail and able to work under pressure.
Creative with strong innovative approach to promoting GVEP and a team player.
Ability to monitor and analyse the result of media campaign and compiling clear evaluative reports.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 22nd June 2011 to:
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
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