PR and Communications Manager
CABI
To be based in Nairob i-
Kenya, the PR and Communications Manager will play a key role in leading,
developing and overseeing the implementation of CABI’s media strategy across
the whole business. He/she will report to the International Development Senior
Communications Manager with a dotted line to the Deputy Director for
Development for the Africa Region.
Our mission and direction
is influenced by our member countries who help guide the activities undertaken.
These include scientific
publishing, development projects and research, and microbial services. Our
activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5 scientific
centres globally.
Please see our website www.cabi.org for
further details about our organisation.
A key responsibility for
the successful candidate will be to build, protect, manage and reinforce CABI’s
reputation and help ensure against loss of image.
The job-holder will seek
out new opportunities to raise CABI’s profile, promote the brand image and
influence key stakeholders. S/he will build and implement a regional marketing
and communications plan for CABI in Africa and promote the Centre’s capabilities.
S/he will have a Degree in
Public Relations, Communications or Marketing, preferably with post graduate
training in one of the above relevant fields and at least five years’
experience in an active Public Relations role.
Fluency in written and spoken
English is required. Multi-lingual (knowledge of French and/or Portuguese)
would be an added advantage. Ability to use basic IT systems and software is
required.
The candidate shall have
strong leadership skills, excellent administrative and communication skills
with the ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads, use initiative and
proactive thinking and demonstrate attention to detail. A strong understanding
of project management systems and of working in a cross-cultural environment is
desirable, together with ability to cope well with changing environments.
Applicants are invited to
send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the post and detailed
curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with full names and addresses of 3 referees,
and current remuneration package.
Applications quoting Job
Ref. No. 36/2012 should be sent to recruitment@cabi.org.
Closing date for receipt of
applications is 19 October 2012 at 5pm East Africa time.
A full Candidate brief for
this post is available on our website under the above Job Ref. No. at www.cabi.org/vacancies
Additional information
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Position Type: 2 years initial appointment with a possibility
of renewal.
