Assistant Communication Manager
Industry: Insurance
Location: Nairobi
Our client, one of the largest insurance groups in the region, with well-established insurance operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit an Assistant Communication Manager.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting the Communications
and Corporate Affairs Manager to run the department’s daily functions.Industry: Insurance
Location: Nairobi
Our client, one of the largest insurance groups in the region, with well-established insurance operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit an Assistant Communication Manager.
Key responsibilities:
Communications
- Act as the main
point of contact for enquiries to the department and play a role in
adequately responding to internal and external queries.
- Contribute to
the development and driving of a comprehensive communication plan in
concert with the mission and business goals of the company.
- Assist in the
development, implementation and management of an effective internal
communication plan.
Public Relations
- Assist in the
planning and coordination of company public relations plans to create a
positive public interest among all stakeholders as well as manage
corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Assist in
managing the company’s website and other electronic communication.
- Play a part in
establishing and managing strategic public relations plans play a role in
protecting and enhancing the company’s public reputation; ensuring the
quality and integrity of messages presented in corporate publications.
Media Relations
- Assist in
maintaining close and mutual contacts with media houses and the planning
of collaborative initiatives including publication of media releases.
- Assist in
developing media strategy and integrating it with the overall brand
development plans; managing external agencies to execute the plan.
Brand Management
- Contribute to
identifying unique brand and product opportunities; driving creation of
defendable and compelling positioning based on analysis and understanding
of consumer needs.
Market Research
- Play a role in
generating reports on market and consumer trends.
- Contribute to
monitoring competitor trade and activities and proposing counter
activities for major threats.
Preferred Qualifications/ experience
- A Bachelor’s
Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field.
- At least three
years’ experience in communication, marketing or related experience.
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to draft
or co-ordinate production of press releases, power point presentations,
company publications and other public communication.
- Capable of
working with minimum supervision, able to manage time and meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional
organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Outstanding
written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter,
critical thinker and problems solving skills.
- Familiarity with
managing social media networks will be an added advantage.
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to
recruit@flexi-personnel.com before 6th July 2012.
Kindly state the job title and minimum salary expectation on the
subject line.
Only serious candidates need apply.
