Manager Communication
About ICPAK:
The Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is the professional organization for
Certified Public Accountants in Kenya established in 1978 by the Accountants
Act, CAP 531.
Job Summary:
To augment its management
team and deliver value to its stakeholders, ICPAK seeks to recruit, a Manager,
Communications Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Manager, Communications
will support a wide range of communications activities for ICPAK, ensuring
effective and consistent communications of ICPAK’s strategy, initiatives, and
policies to ICPAK members, the media, the Government, the regulatory community,
and other ICPAK stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have had experience working in a communications or public relations department or agency, preferably business-to-business and will be a strong writer with solid knowledge of the financial services industry, preferably the accountancy profession.
The position also requires
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and
responsibilities include those set out below. Other duties may be assigned to
meet business needs.
- Build
excellent working relationships with the Council and in particular the
Chairman and Vice Chairman, the Chief Executive and the Senior Management
team and the technical staff, which are essential to fulfilling the
responsibilities of the position.
- Assist with
developing and implementing the ICPAK Strategic Communications Plan
including overseeing the budget related to the Communications Strategy.
- Undertake
research into and remain abreast of current and emerging social, economic,
political, market and stakeholder trends and issues affecting the
accountancy profession in Kenya and internationally and ensure that
Communication materials are developed that reflect the current
environment.
- In
consultation with and on behalf of the Council and Chief Executive,
research, write and edit press releases, articles, media backgrounders,
key messages, briefing notes, newsletters and other materials regarding
ICPAK and its work including editing or adapting material for publication.
Research, write and edit speeches, PowerPoint presentations and other
external messages for the Council and Chief Executive.
- Manage the
development, production and distribution of ICPAK’s Communications
materials including the Accountant Journal, the E-Connect, web based
communication among others.
- Develop and
build good relationships with the media so as to ensure high-quality media
coverage and exposure for ICPAK and its activities.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will
have:
- Approximately
5 years of communications experience, preferably business-to-business,
including experience writing about the accountancy profession or another
financial services area.
- Exceptional
writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to
communicate technical concepts into layman’s terms and produce major
speeches on complex topics in a rhetorically effective manner.
- Ability to
direct projects from inception to implementation, including ability to
evaluate complex information, consider key constituents, and recommend and
implement a course of action.
- Ability to
write in different voices and for different media including print, spoken
word, electronic, broadcast among others.
- Ability to
manage a diverse range of communications vehicles and projects, often
working on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Ability to
provide guidance and advice about potential communications solutions,
strategies and vehicles that effectively address internal clients’
strategic objectives.
- Personal
Attributes: The ideal candidate will be capable of working with others at
all levels of the organization and possess the experience and confidence
to provide communications guidance that is respected and credible.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Degree
(minimum Upper Second or equivalent) in Communications, Public Relations,
or equivalent from a recognized University
- Post
Graduate Diploma or other relevant qualification in Journalism or related
field will be an added advantage.
- Membership
of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, CVs and
other relevant documents to the
Chief Executive,
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
P.O. Box 59963-00200
Nairobi.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
P.O. Box 59963-00200
Nairobi.
Or hand deliver to our offices or at the Dropping Zone Revlon Plaza box number 164, Biashara Street.
Applications should be received on or before close of business on 26th June 2012.
