Assistant Manager Corporate Communication & Marketing at Kenya Yearbook

Job Description

Assistant Manager Corporate Communication & Marketing at Kenya Yearbook

VACANCY No. KYEB/05/2024

 Assistant Manager Corporate Communication & Marketing will be responsible to the CEO.

Job Description

• Ensuring the development of promotional materials for trade shows and conferences;
• Liaison between the company and advertising agencies, print suppliers and other marketing services;
• Ensuring preparation of company newsletters, press releases and event announcements;
• Managing the development of promotional strategies and product development;
• Oversee preparation of event agenda, invitations, registration forms for customer events;
• Responsible for media and marketing event budgets;
• Track prospective contacts, seminar attended event revenues and expense tracking and ensure budget is run properly.
• Overseeing the formulation, interpretation, implementing and reviewing of Communication and marketing policies, strategies and programmes;
• Overseeing the coordination of corporate functions and events;
• Overseeing the promotion of a positive corporate brand and visibility of KYEB;
• Providing interface between KYEB and stakeholders;
• Coordinating the implementation of corporate social responsibility programmes;
• Managing the preparation of KYEB’s materials on the website and social media platforms;
• Managing internal and crisis communication;
• Overseeing the maintenance of an up-to-date communication and media database.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Minimum Ten (10) years relevant work experience of which five (5) should be in supervisory.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass
• Communication, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in a Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant recognized professional body;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate high standard of professional competence and management capabilities as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and skills

• Computing skills,
• Communication skills,
• Problem solving skills,
• Presentation, Interpersonal skills,
• Organization skills, Team player
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution;

Assistant Manager Corporate Communication & Marketing at Kenya Yearbook

Method of Application

Each application should be accompanied with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, curriculum vitae including details of their day time contacts, current remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s qualifications and work experience.

Closing Date

All applications should be received on or before Tuesday 14th May 2024 by 5.00 PM.

NOTE:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;
  • National Identity Card;
  • Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
  • Any other supporting documents and testimonials.
• The successful candidate shall be required to provide the following documents before issuance of the offer letter in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution 2010:
• Valid certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Self-declaration form duly executed by the Ethics & Anti – Corruption Commission.
  • A tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted using postal and /or email address or telephone contacts provided in their application form and Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.