Job purpose
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Public Relations & Communications Manager manages the Federation’s corporate communications and advocacy strategy and programs in a manner to promote a positive corporate image of the Fededration.
The job holder will also be required to manage appointments, represent the Executive Director in various forums and coordinate the flow of work by Managers .
Main responsibilities
Develop the internal and external communication and advocacy strategy and ensure its implementation
Facilitate FKE’s advocacy and lobbying activities and communication
Develop, prepare and place FKE press releases and print advertisements, facilitate media monitoring and act as the FKE media contact
Develop, write and prepare announcements, including news releases, newsletters and news shots
Develop content for the Federation’s website including regular updates of FKE web pages and addition of links to/from the site
Edit and arrange for production of corporate communication tools (annual report, communication kit, brochures, banners, newsletters, e-shots and other brand standards)
Manage corporate communication items of FKE Units to ensure streamlined communication and execution
Edit and produce speaker support presentation materials (print and PowerPoint) for seminars and speeches.
Plan and execute the Federation’s events to promote public relations and corporate image
Maintain the Federation’s clippings and historical files
Work with the Manager, Marketing & Business Development on developing a comprehensive communications/marketing plan for FKE, its products and services
Supervise the Federation’s graphic design needs including coordination with external designers, agencies and vendors
Perform any other duties as required
Academic qualifications
A Masters degree in Mass Communication / Journalism
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations
Skills and competencies
Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
Membership to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is an added advantage
