About the Organization: Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya.
Nuru Kenya’s mission is to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of Kenya.
To this end, Nuru implements a holistic development model working with programs in Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.
See http//www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization.
Nuru Kenya’s vision is to have an empowered community where people have the requisite knowledge, information and resources to be able to make meaningful choices about their lives.
We believe serving our communities is a privilege rather than an entitlement.
Nuru staff are passionate about the organization’s mission and management endeavors to provide an enabling environment for staff to serve the intervention communities in the most efficient and effective way.
Working at Nuru makes one feel fulfilled after experiencing a poor farmer change his or her life for the better, the urge to make or influence such a difference sparks our emotional commitment to the organization’s mission.
About the Job: We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced and passionate candidate to fill the position of Public Relations Officer.
Reporting to the Country Director, the PRO will develop and manage the PR strategy of Nuru Kenya to the extent that the mission and vision of the organization are understood and practiced throughout the communities where Nuru works; by the media and other potential strategic partners.
This will in turn promote good will and public image of the organization.
Specific Responsibilities:
Plan, develop and manage the Public Relations strategy of Nuru Kenya
Manage media relations by providing information on the activities and successes of the organization to the press and writers; Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted medias; Liaise with and answer enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations through visits, telephone or email and Undertake public campaign about Nuru’s contribution to the public
Create blogs on Nuru Kenya’s events and forward them to Nuru International for posting accordingly and on a timely basis; you will also be responsible for editing blogs created by program and departmental staff before they are posted
Write and edit other in-house informational materials, e.g. articles, newsletters, magazines, case studies, annual reports, etc. You will also oversee the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mails, leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, multi -media programs, films, etc. such that they are able to provide the required information on NK
Liaise with NI Communications Director in order to manage and update information on the organization’s website; this will also include strategically managing and engaging users on Social Media on NK information
Source and manage speaking and partnership opportunities on behalf of NK Country Director. You will also be responsible for organizing and managing high level events, e.g. donor visits, partnership visits, press conference, exhibitions, press tours, etc.
Manage the PR aspects of a potential crisis situation as shall be directed by your supervisor
Perform other roles as shall be directed by your supervisor from time to time.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related course from a University recognized in Kenya
A minimum of four years’ professional experience in a similar or related role
Experience in initiating and or implementing marketing programs for an NGO will be an added advantage
Good command of spoken and written English language
A very exceptional persona with networking capabilities
Long-term commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kenya.
Working Conditions: Work will be performed in the office, and sometimes in the field. Some work is also expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.
Continuous Development Plans: The organization has a Leadership department responsible for developing and delivering curriculums aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills level of staff to better their performance.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their application; motivation letter, academic certificates and or testimonials and a resume supported by at least three known references, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Include your phone number, and email it to profficer@nuru.co.ke by the 10th of June, 2016 at 5pm EAT.
Email applications will be preferred. Indicate the job title as the Heading/subject of your application.
Note: Due to the huge volumes of applications that we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
We do not charge any fee at any stage in our hiring process.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.