CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Reporting to the Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, this role is responsible for developing and implementing high impact communication strategies to build a sustainable corporate image and reputation for the KCB Group brand.
Key Responsibilities

• Implementing the organization’s communication strategy.
• Creating and managing valuable media partnerships and engagement plans.
• Managing the content for the organization’s Internet website, Intranet and social media platforms.
• Facilitating design, production and editing of corporate publications and press information.
• Facilitating media visibility and publicity for all corporate events, functions and activities
• Managing internal communications strategies and plans in support of business objectives.
• Managing corporate advertisements, media supplements and documentaries for internal and external communication.
• Originating speeches, statements, profiles and other forms of corporate communications for external stakeholders and having oversight for all internal communication. 
• Coordinate communication logistics, research and briefing for all communication related activities.
• Identify thought leadership opportunities for business executives with opinion leaders.  
• Manage third party suppliers for PR agency, photography and videography services.
• Creatively communicate business and project updates for internal communication.
• Writing and editing the Bank’s publication materials and corporate events launches.

.The Person

• A university degree in Mass Communication, Media or Public Relations from a recognized university. 
• Possession of professional qualifications in Journalism or PR related skills.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in corporate communications.
• Three years’ Experience in writing press releases, commentaries, publications, opinion pieces, video scripts and speeches.
• Knowledge of French language will be an added advantage
• Experience in Crisis communication and management
• Experience in business strategy will be  essential
• A genuine interest in providing excellent customer service
• Possession  project management skill will be essential  
• knowledge of trends in financial industry

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization
• Initiative, self-drive and open minded
• Attention to detail
• Team Player

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by March 7, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: CRA 01/2014